Denied
The Board denied an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's service-connected chronic thoracolumbar spine strain, as the evidence did not support a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The examination reports and medical records showed that the Veteran's range of motion was within the parameters of a 10% disability rating, and there were no associated neurological abnormalities or other factors warranting a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic thoracolumbar spine strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 2, 2025
- Citation
- 25012366
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