The Veteran's arthritis of the bilateral sacroiliac joints, fusion, with degenerative changes of L5-S1 is currently rated at 20 percent and his disability does not meet criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examination revealed forward flexion limited to 40 degrees with painful motion beginning at that point, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine.
- Claimed conditions
- arthritis of bilateral sacroiliac joints, fusion, degenerative changes of L5-S1
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 28, 2013
- Citation
- 1334104
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