The Veteran's lumbar strain and cervical strain have been granted initial evaluations of 40 percent each, effective December 23, 2016. The dermatitis has also been granted an initial evaluation of 10 percent, effective the same date. Migraines are not entitled to a higher evaluation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lumbar strain and cervical strain have been found to meet the criteria for a 40 percent rating based on limitation of motion, with forward flexion limited to 30 degrees or less in both cases. Dermatitis has also met the criteria for a 10 percent evaluation due to at least 5 percent but less than 20 percent of the entire body or exposed areas affected by dermatitis.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar strain, cervical strain, dermatitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- April 29, 2024
- Citation
- 24018133
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