Denied
The Board denied an increased initial evaluation for lumbosacral strain, finding that the Veteran's disability more closely approximated a 10 percent rating based on the evidence of record.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the objective medical evidence showing a combined range of motion greater than 120 degrees but not greater than 235 degrees, localized tenderness not resulting in abnormal gait or spinal contour, and painful motion. There was no evidence to support a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25011676
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