The Veteran's service-connected lumbar strain with scoliosis was not rated higher than 20 percent prior to July 22, 2009 and not rated higher than 40 percent as of that date.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's range of motion did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 20 percent prior to July 22, 2009 or 40 percent as of that date.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar strain with scoliosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- July 22, 2011
- Citation
- 1127482
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