The veteran's mechanical low back disability has been rated at 10 percent since September 20, 2002. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the criteria for lumbosacral strain or intervertebral disc syndrome.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and clinical records showed no more than slight limitation of motion of the thoracolumbar spine, without any incapacitating episodes within the past 12 months. Neurological manifestations associated with the service-connected low back disability have not been shown.
- Claimed conditions
- Mechanical low back disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 27, 2008
- Citation
- 0829190
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