The Veteran's residuals, lumbar strain, are rated at 20 percent since November 29, 2010. The Veteran's residuals, right foot stress fracture, remain rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and private treatment records consistently showed the Veteran’s range of motion to be within normal limits or slightly reduced with pain on movement, without meeting criteria for higher ratings under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine. The right foot disability did not meet criteria for a higher rating as well.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals, Lumbar Strain, Right Foot Stress Fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- July 6, 2011
- Citation
- 1125370
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