The Board has granted a 20% disability evaluation for the Veteran's degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine with spinal stenosis from June 6, 2014 to January 14, 2020. From January 14, 2020 onwards, the claim is denied as there is no evidence of unfavorable ankylosis or other conditions warranting a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's disability did not meet criteria for ankylosis during the period from June 6, 2014 to January 14, 2020. From January 14, 2020 onwards, there is no evidence of unfavorable ankylosis or other conditions warranting a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine with spinal stenosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- December 7, 2021
- Citation
- 21073193
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