The Board found that the Veteran's thoracolumbar strain and degenerative disc disease did not meet or approximate criteria for a disability rating in excess of 20 percent prior to June 19, 2012, and in excess of 60 percent thereafter.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed limitation of motion with pain but no limitation of forward flexion to 30 degrees or less. Incapacitating episodes did not last for more than four weeks at any point during the past year.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic adjustment disorder, thoracolumbar strain with degenerative disc disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- September 29, 2014
- Citation
- 1443350
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