The Veteran's degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine with IVDS has been manifested by combined range of motion greater than 120 degrees, but not greater than 235 degrees; forward flexion greater than 60 degrees, but not greater than 85 degrees. There have been no incapacitating episodes in the last 12 months. The Veteran is currently rated at 10 percent for this condition.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's combined range of motion and forward flexion did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 5235-5243, as they were within the limits specified for a 10 percent evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, IVDS
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 12, 2018
- Citation
- 1802955
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