The Veteran's lumbar spine condition, characterized by IVDS with DDD and Sacroiliac Condition, is currently rated at 20 percent. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating due to lack of forward flexion limited to 30 degrees or favorable ankylosis.,The Veteran's GERD is currently rated at 10 percent. The Board granted a 30 percent rating for GERD, effective from February 10, 2018.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support the Veteran’s claim for higher ratings based on his lumbar spine condition or GERD.
- Claimed conditions
- Intervertebral Disc Syndrome (IVDS) with Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) and Sacroiliac Condition (lumbar spine condition), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder (GERD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 28, 2023
- Citation
- 23062741
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