The veteran's claim for a rating higher than 20 percent for limitation of motion of the lumbar spine was denied as the evidence did not support an increase in severity.
The deciding factor: The range of motion of the veteran's lumbar spine, while limited, did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- limitation of motion of the lumbar spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 5, 2009
- Citation
- 0900162
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- Granted
The Veteran's limitation of motion of the lumbar spine has not been manifested by forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine 30 degrees or less, nor have incapacitating episodes been shown. Therefore, an evaluation in excess of 20 percent is not warranted.
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