Granted
The Board granted an effective date of September 8, 2016, for a 40 percent evaluation for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine with osteopenia and scoliosis.
The deciding factor: The Board found that from September 8, 2016, the Veteran's lumbar spine disability resulted in forward flexion of 30 degrees or less, warranting a 40 percent evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine with osteopenia and scoliosis (lumbar spine disability)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- February 5, 2025
- Citation
- A25010502
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