The Board denied an evaluation in excess of 40 percent for lumbar degenerative joint disease based on the current evidence.
The deciding factor: The veteran's lumbar degenerative joint disease was found to be manifested by pain and spasm on motion, severe limitation of motion, and radiologic evidence of degenerative changes. However, an evaluation in excess of 40 percent was not warranted given the current evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- Lumbar degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- February 24, 2009
- Citation
- 0906857
What this means for you
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