Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an evaluation greater than 40 percent for degenerative disc disease with L5-S1 narrowing, as the evidence did not support a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's range of motion during flare-ups and repeated use over time did not meet the criteria for unfavorable ankylosis of the entire thoracolumbar spine, which is required for a rating greater than 40 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative disc disease with L5-S1 narrowing
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 13, 2025
- Citation
- 25013958
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