The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for sacroiliitis based on the evidence showing that forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine was greater than 30 degrees and there was no favorable ankylosis.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine to 30 degrees or less, nor any favorable ankylosis of the entire thoracolumbar spine.
- Claimed conditions
- sacroiliitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 6, 2024
- Citation
- A24072593
What this means for you
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