The Veteran's initial compensable rating for lumbar strain prior to July 31, 2009 was denied. A 10 percent rating for the condition effective as of July 31, 2009 is granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed intermittent pain without limitation in range of motion or abnormal gait/spinal contour before July 31, 2009; however, after that date, there was localized tenderness upon palpation which warranted a 10 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 16, 2010
- Citation
- 1014527
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