The Veteran's lumbosacral strain and sciatica have been rated at the maximum allowable under current criteria. The Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s symptoms, as described by his testimony and medical records, do not meet or approximate the criteria for an increased rating in excess of 40 percent for lumbosacral strain or 20 percent for sciatica under the applicable VA rating criteria. The evidence does not support a finding of unfavorable ankylosis of the entire thoracolumbar spine for lumbosacral strain, nor does it indicate severe incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve.
- Claimed conditions
- Lumbosacral Strain, Sciatica
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 25, 2010
- Citation
- 1011195
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