Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his lumbar spine disability, finding that a higher rating was not warranted based on the evidence of record.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's low back disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as there was no evidence of forward flexion to 30 degrees or less or favorable ankylosis of the entire spine.
- Claimed conditions
- paraspinal lumbar spasms (lumbar spine disability)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 3, 2025
- Citation
- 25001525
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