Denied
The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for lumbosacral strain, finding the current 10 percent rating appropriate given the Veteran's range of motion and functional limitations.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show limitation of motion more nearly approximating forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine greater than 30 degrees but not greater than 60 degrees or the combined range of motion of the thoracolumbar spine not greater than 120 degrees, which would warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25019307
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