The Board granted a 40 percent rating for the Veteran's thoracolumbar spine disability from July 30, 2001, to April 7, 2006; denied a rating in excess of 60 percent for the same condition from April 7, 2006, to February 25, 2008; granted a 60 percent rating from February 25, 2008; and granted a 20 percent rating for erectile dysfunction and urinary dysfunction.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms most closely approximated forward flexion of less than 30 degrees or favorable ankylosis during certain periods, warranting a 40 percent rating. For other periods, the evidence did not support a higher rating for his thoracolumbar spine disability.
- Claimed conditions
- thoracolumbar spine disability, erectile dysfunction, urinary dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 22, 2025
- Citation
- 25005391
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
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