The Board denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for the Veteran's service-connected lumbar herniated disc and spondylosis, finding that his disability did not meet or more nearly approximate the criteria for a higher rating based on limitation of motion.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s low back disability was rated at 20 percent since August 1, 2010. The Board found that his forward flexion of the lumbar spine was to 90 degrees during flare-ups and did not meet or more nearly approximate the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar herniated disc, spondylosis (low back disability)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 1, 2019
- Citation
- 19175660
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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