The Veteran's spondylosis of the lumbar spine has not been characterized by any impairment that would warrant a higher rating under the applicable VA Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's forward flexion is greater than 60 degrees but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as per the Spine Rating Formula, and there is no evidence of associated neurological impairment or incapacitating episodes.
- Claimed conditions
- Spondylosis of the Lumbar Spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 29, 2011
- Citation
- 1131718
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- Dismissed
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- Denied
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