The Veteran's service-connected spondylolysis, L5-S1 is shown to be productive of an overall level of functional impairment that more nearly resembles that of forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine limited to less than 60 degrees, but not more than 30 degrees. As a result, the Veteran's claim for an initial rating higher than 20 percent has been granted.
The deciding factor: The VA examination findings showed functional loss due to pain and muscle spasm resulting in forward flexion limited to less than 60 degrees but not less than 30 degrees.
- Claimed conditions
- spondylolysis, L5-S1
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 25, 2010
- Citation
- 1011191
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