Partly granted
The Board granted an initial 20 percent evaluation for the Veteran's lumbar spine disability, effective September 14, 2021. The appeal was also remanded to address additional issues related to the left foot disorder.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence showing forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine greater than 30 degrees but not greater than 60 degrees, which met the criteria for a 20 percent rating under DC 5242.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative changes of L4-L5 and L5-S1 (lumbar spine disability), Left foot disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 10, 2025
- Citation
- 25013861
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