Denied
The Board denied a higher rating for the Veteran's lumbosacral strain (back disability) as there was no evidence of forward flexion limited to 30 degrees or less, favorable or unfavorable ankylosis, intervertebral disc syndrome with associated neurologic abnormalities.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's back disability met the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes and rating formulae.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral strain (back disability)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 28, 2025
- Citation
- 25013370
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