The Veteran's low back disability, including associated radiculopathy, did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent from April 1, 2010 to September 10, 2012.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran’s range of motion was within normal limits and there were no incapacitating episodes or additional functional loss due to pain during this period.
- Claimed conditions
- Low back pain, Radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 27, 2014
- Citation
- 1413103
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