The VA denied the appellant's claims for a higher rating for her chronic low back strain and TDIU, finding that the current evaluation of 40 percent is appropriate based on her symptoms and range of motion.
The deciding factor: The VA found that the appellant's service-connected chronic low back strain does not meet the schedular requirements for a higher rating as it did not result in ankylosis or neurological complications, and her pain was adequately addressed by the current evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic low back strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- January 25, 2010
- Citation
- 1003592
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