Granted
The Board granted a 40 percent evaluation for degenerative changes, lumbar spine with spinal and neuroforaminal stenosis from April 5, 2011 to March 21, 2014, and July 1, 2014.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported a finding that the Veteran's lumbar spine disability manifested by a forward flexion limited to 30 degrees during this period, which met the criteria for a 40 percent evaluation under the rating schedule.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative changes, lumbar spine with spinal and neuroforaminal stenosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- October 15, 2025
- Citation
- 25012895
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