The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent prior to October 16, 2013 for degenerative disc disease of the low back with loss of motion was denied. The Board granted an increased rating of 40 percent effective from April 13, 2006.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that as of April 13, 2006, the Veteran's thoracolumbar spine forward flexion was at least 30 degrees but less than 60 degrees and combined range of motion greater than 120 degrees, which met the criteria for a 40 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5243.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative disc disease of the low back with loss of motion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- March 1, 2017
- Citation
- 1706248
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