Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for a lumbar spine condition based on the evidence showing that the criteria for a higher rating were not met.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as his forward flexion and range of motion of the thoracolumbar spine, muscle spasm or guarding, and other factors did not support a finding warranting a higher evaluation under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 5, 2025
- Citation
- A25020023
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