Inability to clench fist, pick up a pin, grasp an object, or touch tips of at least three fingers with thumb

“Spinal curvature: (1) History of symptomatic thoracic kyphosis (Scheuermann's disease) with a Cobb angle greater than 50 degrees. (2) History of scoliosis with a Cobb angle greater than 30 degrees, or with a Cobb angle between 20 and 30 degrees if the applicant is symptomatic. (3) History of lordosis that is symptomatic. (4) History of spinal fusion for correction of spinal curvature.”

“History of vertebral fractures: (1) Current compression fracture, or history of compression fracture within the last 12 months, or with residual deformity. (2) History of burst fracture. (3) History of fracture-dislocation. (4) History of any other vertebral fracture within the last 12 months or with complications.”

“History of surgery for herniated disc, including, but not limited to, laminectomy, discectomy, or any type of spinal fusion, within the last 12 months, or with complications, residual symptoms, or objective neurological findings.”

“History of spinal dysraphisms, including, but not limited to, spina bifida, meningocele, or myelomeningocele, unless the condition is asymptomatic and the defect involves fewer than 2 vertebral levels.”

“History of any of the following back conditions within the last 24 months: (1) Recurrent back pain, defined as 2 or more episodes of back pain within the last 24 months. (2) Back pain severe enough to require medical attention. (3) Back pain resulting in more than 1 day of lost work or school. (4) Back pain requiring prescription medication. (5) Back pain requiring physical therapy or chiropractic treatment. (6) Back pain associated with objective neurological findings (e.g., diminished reflexes, motor weakness, or sensory loss). (7) Back pain requiring the use of a brace, corset, or other orthotic device.”