Denied
The Board denied a rating in excess of 40 percent prior to February 22, 2021, and in excess of 20 percent after February 22, 2021, for lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis and intervertebral disc syndrome.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lumbar spine disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to the absence of unfavorable ankylosis or IVDS with incapacitating episodes having a total duration of at least 6 weeks during the past 12 months.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis and intervertebral disc syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 25, 2025
- Citation
- A25016873
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