The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for lumbosacral strain with intervertebral disc syndrome based on the evidence showing that the Veteran's forward flexion remains greater than 60 degrees and his combined range of motion of the thoracolumbar spine continues to exceed 120 degrees, even with repeated use over time.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent for lumbosacral strain with intervertebral disc syndrome as the Veteran's forward flexion and combined range of motion remained within the parameters required for a 10 percent rating, and there was no evidence of muscle spasm or guarding severe enough to result in an abnormal gait or abnormal spinal contour.

Claimed conditions

lumbosacral strain with intervertebral disc syndrome

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 27, 2025

Citation

A25017955

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