Denied
The Board denied an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for lumbosacral strain from September 26, 2013, to February 21, 2017, and an evaluation in excess of 20 percent from February 22, 2017, to October 4, 2021.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran had forward flexion greater than 30 degrees but not greater than 60 degrees or a combined range of motion not greater than 120 degrees during the relevant periods.
- Claimed conditions
- Lumbosacral strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 6, 2025
- Citation
- 25012523
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