The Veteran's low back pain, including DJD, was evaluated at a 10 percent rating from April 11, 2005 to July 25, 2010. The disability did not meet the criteria for an increased rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms were consistent with chronic low back pain and DJD but did not demonstrate additional neurologic manifestations or incapacitating episodes of intervertebral disc syndrome (IDS) requiring bed rest as defined by VA law.
- Claimed conditions
- Low back pain, Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 6, 2012
- Citation
- 1204533
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