Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 20 percent for IVDS with DDD, degenerative arthritis, and lumbosacral strain.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating as the Veteran's condition was characterized by forward flexion at 35 degrees without any other severe symptoms or functional impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) with degenerative disc disease (DDD), degenerative arthritis, and lumbosacral strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 5, 2025
- Citation
- 25014595
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