The Board denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for the Veteran's lumbar strain, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's forward flexion during flare-ups was limited to 50 degrees, which warranted a 20 percent rating but did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 28, 2024
- Citation
- A24069308
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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- Partly granted
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- Granted
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