Partly granted
The veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for their low back condition from March 19, 2021 onwards was denied. The Board remanded the claims for a higher rating and TDIU prior to March 19, 2021 for further development.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding of unfavorable ankylosis, which is required for a rating higher than 40 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- spondylolisthesis with degenerative arthritis of the spine, degenerative disc disease, intervertebral disc syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 31, 2025
- Citation
- 25001476
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