The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an increased rating more than 10 percent for lumbar spine spondylolisthesis based on the evidence of record.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's lumbar spine disability warranted a higher rating, as it only presented with painful motion and no other symptoms indicative of a higher rating were present.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine spondylolisthesis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 13, 2025
- Citation
- A25023786
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
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