The Board denied an increased disability rating in excess of 10 percent for lumbosacral strain with low back pain prior to March 13, 2023.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not show limitation of forward flexion to 60 degrees or more, muscle spasm or guarding severe enough to result in an abnormal gait or spinal contour, or other factors that would warrant a higher rating under the applicable criteria.

Claimed conditions

lumbosacral strain with low back pain (also claimed as spinal stenosis)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 4, 2025

Citation

A25009866

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