The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is rated at 40 percent since February 4, 2010. A separate rating of 10 percent for right lower extremity radiculopathy is granted.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner determined that the Veteran's forward flexion was limited to 10 degrees with no additional limitation in range of motion following repetitive use testing.
- Claimed conditions
- Thoracolumbar Scoliosis, Osteoarthritis (lumbar spine)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- September 12, 2023
- Citation
- 23050503
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