Partly granted
The Veteran's lumbar spine disability was granted a 20 percent rating from April 29, 2010, but no higher. The claim for TDIU prior to March 2, 2014, was denied.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that the evidence supported a 20 percent rating based on forward flexion of 60 degrees or less and functional limitations, but did not warrant a higher rating due to the lack of more severe symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative disc disease, thoracolumbar spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 20, 2025
- Citation
- 25002503
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