The Veteran's osteoarthritis of the lumbosacral spine does not meet or approximate the criteria for a disability evaluation greater than 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's range of motion and physical examination findings do not warrant an increased rating as his flexion is within normal limits, and he does not have any additional limitation of motion upon repetitive use or during flare-ups.
- Claimed conditions
- osteoarthritis of the lumbosacral spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 19, 2014
- Citation
- 1422530
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the severity of the service-connected osteoarthritis of the lumbosacral spine. The Veteran will need to undergo an orthopedic examination and provide updated medical records.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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