The Veteran's service-connected lumbar spinal stenosis is rated at a 10 percent disability rating prior to June 5, 2013. For the entire appeal period, his disability picture does not warrant a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine limited to 60 degrees or less, combined range of motion not greater than 120 degrees, nor muscle spasm or guarding severe enough to result in an abnormal gait or spinal contour. The Veteran's symptoms were consistent with a 10 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spinal stenosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 7, 2014
- Citation
- 1449747
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