The Veteran's spondylosis is rated at 40 percent throughout the appeal period, with no higher rating possible due to lack of unfavorable ankylosis or incapacitating episodes.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show unfavorable ankylosis of the entire thoracolumbar spine or the entire spine, and there are no other factors that would warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- spondylosis L5-S1, L4-L5, L5-S1 disc bulging with neural foraminal stenosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 9, 2018
- Citation
- 18125313
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board allowed the benefit or issue identified in this decision. Review the original order: other issues in the same appeal may have a different outcome, and this decision does not predict another claim.
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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