The Board denied an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for the veteran's service-connected low back disability, finding that his symptoms did not warrant a higher rating based on the evidence of record.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found no objective findings of L4-5 or L5-S1 radiculopathy, paravertebral spasm, or spinous process tenderness. The veteran's low back disability was manifested by complaints of pain and limited mobility with intact deep tendon reflexes and normal motor strength.
- Claimed conditions
- discogenic disease of the lumbosacral spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 3, 2007
- Citation
- 0727601
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