The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected low back muscle strain warrants an initial evaluation of 20 percent, effective from January 9, 2005.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows forward flexion greater than 30 degrees but not greater than 60 degrees and a combined range of motion not greater than 120 degrees due to muscle spasm or guarding severe enough to result in an abnormal gait.
- Claimed conditions
- Low back muscle strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- August 1, 2008
- Citation
- 0825837
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