The Veteran's lumbar spine myofascial syndrome is rated at 20 percent since December 4, 2020. Separate ratings of 10 percent are assigned for radiculopathy affecting the left and right lower extremities.
The deciding factor: The December 2020 VA examination confirmed that the Veteran's lumbar spine myofascial syndrome did not result in forward flexion limited to 60 degrees or less, but his radiculopathy of both lower extremities was found to be mild and consistent with a 10 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine myofascial syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 17, 2021
- Citation
- 21015504
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