The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 40 percent for lumbar spine spondylosis and anterolisthesis with degenerative disc disease, facet joint arthritis, and IVDS, as well as remanded claims for initial ratings in excess of 20 percent for right and left lower extremity sciatica.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's lumbar spine disability was manifested by unfavorable ankylosis or its functional equivalent, which would have warranted a higher rating under applicable criteria.

Claimed conditions

lumbar spine spondylosis and anterolisthesis with degenerative disc disease, facet joint arthritis, and intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), right lower extremity sciatica, left lower extremity sciatica

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

March 12, 2025

Citation

25003460

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