The Veteran's lumbar spasm, musculoligamentous strain, and mechanical thoracic spine paraspinal muscle strain is not manifested by severe enough symptoms to warrant a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s range of motion was within normal limits with no significant functional loss or additional limitation due to repetitive use during flare-ups.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spasm, musculoligamentous strain, mechanical thoracic spine paraspinal muscle strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 6, 2014
- Citation
- 1425723
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