The Board granted a 20 percent rating for the lumbar spine disorder from May 29, 2019, and denied special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's disability picture more nearly approximated forward flexion greater than 30 degrees but not greater than 60 degrees during the relevant period, which warranted a 20 percent rating. However, there was no evidence of bedriddenness or the need for regular aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar strain with degenerative disc disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 8, 2025
- Citation
- 25014675
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