Denied
The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for degenerative arthritis of the spine based on the Veteran's limited range of motion, which did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The October 2016 VA examination and subsequent medical records showed that the Veteran's forward flexion was limited to 60 degrees at most, which did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable DCs.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the spine (back disability)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 17, 2025
- Citation
- 25015006
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