The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is currently rated at 10 percent, but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on his symptoms and examination findings.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lumbar spine disability has been evaluated under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine, which requires specific limitations in range of motion. The most recent VA compensation examination found forward flexion greater than 60 degrees but not greater than 85 degrees, with no additional functional loss due to pain or other factors.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, degenerative disc disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 18, 2010
- Citation
- 1010290
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What this means for you
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- Dismissed
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