The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 40 percent for a lumbar spine disability, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating at any point during the appeal period.
The deciding factor: The evidence was found to be insufficient to establish entitlement to a rating in excess of 40 percent due to the lack of ankylosis or functional equivalent and the absence of significant additional loss of range of motion with flare-ups and repeated use over time, even when considering the ameliorative effects of medication.
- Claimed conditions
- Lumbar spine disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 30, 2025
- Citation
- 25013485
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