The Board denied the veteran's claim for a rating higher than 40% for their back condition. The decision was based on the lack of evidence showing the criteria for a higher rating were met.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's back condition did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 40 percent at any point during the entire appeal period.

Claimed conditions

lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis of the spine

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

40%

Decision date

January 30, 2025

Citation

25001427

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