The appeal for an increased rating in excess of 40 percent for a back disability was denied, as the Veteran's condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's back disability did not show functional ankylosis or other factors that would warrant a higher rating under VA's rating criteria.

Claimed conditions

Back disability (lumbosacral strain with lumbar disc disease and herniation and residuals of compression of the thoracic spine)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

March 14, 2025

Citation

25003612

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