The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is rated at 40 percent, the highest schedular rating for limitation of motion. The condition does not meet criteria for ankylosis or incapacitating episodes of intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS).
The deciding factor: The Veteran's flexion was limited to 90 degrees with pain and no further limitation after repetitive-use testing.
- Claimed conditions
- paraspinal muscle spasms, mild degenerative disc disease and spondylosis of the lumbar spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- August 11, 2017
- Citation
- 1732791
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