Denied
The Board denied a rating higher than 20 percent prior to June 5, 2023 for the Veteran's thoracolumbar spine disability based on the evidence showing forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine was no worse than 45 degrees.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the criteria for a rating higher than 20 percent were not met because the evidence did not show forward flexion to 30 degrees or less, and there was no favorable ankylosis of the entire thoracolumbar spine.
- Claimed conditions
- thoracolumbar spine disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 15, 2025
- Citation
- 25014885
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