The Veteran's lumbar spine disability has been evaluated at 40 percent throughout the appeal period, which is the maximum schedular evaluation based on limitation of motion. The Board found no evidence of ankylosis or incapacitating episodes sufficient to warrant a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lumbar spine disability was evaluated under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine, with the maximum schedular evaluation being 40 percent based on limitation of motion. There is no evidence of ankylosis or incapacitating episodes sufficient to warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- L4-L5 disc herniation, multilevel degenerative disc disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 6, 2016
- Citation
- 1622628
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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: Granted
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