The Veteran's claim for an initial rating higher than 10 percent for his service-connected osteoporosis of the lumbar spine was denied. The Board found that from April 11, 2011 to September 17, 2015, the Veteran's condition met a 20 percent rating based on limitation of motion.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's back condition resulted in limited forward flexion with pain and associated functional limitations, meeting the criteria for a 20 percent rating under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine.
- Claimed conditions
- osteoporosis of the lumbar spine, ostopenia of the lumbar spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 14, 2022
- Citation
- 22008359
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
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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