The Veteran's lumbar spine strain has not met the criteria for a higher rating, as it does not result in forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine to 60 degrees or less, the combined range of motion of the thoracolumbar spine to 120 degrees or less, or muscle spasm or guarding severe enough to result in an abnormal gait or abnormal spinal contour such as scoliosis.,Prior to September 15, 2014, the Veteran's left foot sprain with aggravated acquired left pes cavus has not met the criteria for a higher rating under DC 5278. From September 15, 2014, the Veteran's condition has not met the criteria for a 30 percent rating under DC 5278.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lumbar spine strain and left foot sprain with aggravated acquired left pes cavus have not demonstrated the necessary functional loss or impairment to warrant higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Lumbar spine strain, Left foot sprain with aggravated acquired left pes cavus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 26, 2018
- Citation
- 1825639
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