The Veteran's lumbar spondylosis has been rated at 10 percent since June 1, 2005. The RO granted a higher initial rating of 10 percent for the lumbar spondylosis effective June 1, 2005.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lumbar spine disability was found to be manifested by forward flexion limited to 65 degrees and combined ranges of motion not exceeding 195 degrees. There were no muscle spasms or guarding severe enough to result in an abnormal gait or spinal contour, nor any ankylosis. The neurological manifestations approximated mild incomplete paralysis of the right sciatic nerve.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spondylosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 7, 2010
- Citation
- 1038031
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