Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 20 percent for his lumbar spine disability.
The deciding factor: Throughout the period on appeal, the Veteran's lumbar spine disability was manifested by forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine to greater than 30 degrees but not greater than 60 degrees; there were no incapacitating episodes. The criteria for a rating in excess of 20 percent were not met.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine with degenerative disc disease and intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 8, 2025
- Citation
- 25014656
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