The Veteran's service-connected back disability has progressively worsened, with less than full forward flexion and daily severe pain. The Board finds that a rating of 20 percent is warranted for the residuals of 1st and 2nd lumbar vertebrae fractures.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's range of motion without DeLuca factors did not meet the requirements for a 20 percent rating, but his symptoms including antalgic gait, pain, and decreased ROM are related to the service-connected condition and do not indicate any other non-service connected back conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of 1st and 2nd lumbar vertebrae fractures
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 31, 2011
- Citation
- 1112849
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