The Veteran's lumbar spine disability was granted an initial rating of 20 percent prior to April 22, 2014. The condition is characterized by moderate limitation of motion.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran had forward flexion limited to 60 degrees with additional loss due to pain and flare-ups, which met the criteria for a 20% rating under the pre-amended DC 5292.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine with intervertebral disc disease (IVDS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 20, 2022
- Citation
- 22002898
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