Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 40 percent for his lumbar spine disability, as there was no evidence of forward flexion of 30 degrees or less or unfavorable ankylosis.
The deciding factor: The deciding factor was that the Veteran's lumbar spine disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to lack of evidence showing forward flexion of 30 degrees or less or unfavorable ankylosis.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative disc disease (other than IVDS), Degenerative arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25011449
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