The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is currently rated at 20 percent, reflecting no more than forward flexion to 45 degrees with no further limitation of motion due to functional loss. There are no incapacitating episodes of Intervertebral Disc Disease.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lumbar spine disorder does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it only shows forward flexion to 45 degrees, without any additional limitations or incapacitating episodes of IVDS.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spondylosis, degenerative joint disease, disc disease status post L4-L5 fusion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 25, 2010
- Citation
- 1003508
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