The Veteran's lumbar spine disability has not been manifested by forward flexion of the lumbar spine functionally limited to 60 degrees or less, combined range of motion of the thoracolumbar spine less than 120 degrees, muscle spasm or guarding severe enough to result in an abnormal gait or abnormal spinal contour such as scoliosis, reversed lordosis, or abnormal kyphosis, or incapacitating episodes of intervertebral disc syndrome having a total duration of at least 2 weeks but less than 4 weeks during the course of his appeal.,The Veteran's left lower extremity neurological deficits have been characterized by mild incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve; moderate incomplete paralysis has not been shown.,The Veteran's right lower extremity neurological deficits have been characterized by mild incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve; moderate incomplete paralysis has not been shown.,The Veteran's right foot mild hallux valgus with pes planus has not been manifested by symptoms equivalent to being operated on with resection of metatarsal head or symptoms equivalent to amputation of the great toe; it also does not require the use of built-up shoes or arch support.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lumbar spine disability, left and right lower extremity neurological deficits, and right foot condition have been evaluated based on their current manifestations without showing any additional functional loss due to pain, weakness, fatigue, lack of endurance, or incoordination.
- Claimed conditions
- Lumbar Spine Disability, Left Lower Extremity Neurological Deficits (Sciatic Nerve), Right Lower Extremity Neurological Deficits (Sciatic Nerve), Right Foot Hallux Valgus with Pes Planus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 28, 2017
- Citation
- 1709583
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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