The Veteran's service-connected lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease is currently manifested by forward flexion to 55 degrees, extension to 0 degrees, right and left lateral flexion to 20 degrees, right and left lateral rotation to 20 degrees; pain on range of motion; up to 40% decrease in pinprick sensation of the lower extremities; and slightly decreased ability to toe and heel walk on the right. The disability does not meet criteria for a higher rating as it has not resulted in ankylosis or incapacitating episodes requiring prescribed bed rest.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease is currently manifested by limited range of motion, but without evidence of ankylosis or incapacitating episodes requiring prescribed bed rest.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- January 3, 2011
- Citation
- 1100159
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- Denied
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- Denied
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