The Veteran's lumbar scoliosis is currently rated at 20 percent, reflecting the limitation of forward flexion to greater than 30 degrees but not greater than 60 degrees and a combined range of motion not exceeding 120 degrees. The Board finds this rating appropriate for the entire appeal period.
The deciding factor: The VA examination findings show that the Veteran's lumbar scoliosis results in forward flexion limited to more than 30 degrees but less than or equal to 60 degrees, and a combined range of motion not exceeding 120 degrees. These findings align with the criteria for a 20 percent rating under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar scoliosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- August 7, 2013
- Citation
- 1325015
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- Partly granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
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