The Veteran's lumbar spine degenerative disc disease was granted a rating of 20 percent prior to February 24, 2021. The Board found that the Veteran's functional limitations caused by pain and during flare-ups warranted this rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner's assessment of additional ROM loss due to pain and during flare-ups supported the finding that forward flexion was limited to 60 degrees prior to February 24, 2021.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine degenerative disc disease (back disability)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 22, 2024
- Citation
- 24008962
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- Denied
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