The Veteran's low back disability, diagnosed as degenerative spondylosis of the lumbosacral spine, was characterized by constant pain and limited range of motion. The Board denied a rating in excess of 20 percent due to lack of evidence showing forward flexion of less than 30 degrees or ankylosis.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's low back disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it did not show limitation of motion to 30 degrees or more, nor was there evidence of ankylosis.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative spondylosis of the lumbosacral spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- July 21, 2020
- Citation
- 20048653
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's low back disability, diagnosed as degenerative spondylosis of the lumbosacral spine, is currently rated at 20 percent and not higher due to lack of evidence showing forward flexion less than 30 degrees or ankylosis.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for his low back disability and TDIU are remanded due to lack of substantial compliance with previous Board directives.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's service-connected degenerative spondylosis of the lumbosacral spine is currently rated at 10 percent. The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain updated evidence and determine if a higher rating is warranted, as well as to address his TDIU claim.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to ensure compliance with previous remands for additional development related to the Veteran's service-connected degenerative spondylosis of the lumbosacral spine and TDIU claims.
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