The Board granted a 20 percent disability rating for degenerative arthritis of the spine with degenerative disc disease and spinal stenosis, as the evidence demonstrated symptoms most closely approximating limitation of forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine greater than 30 degrees but not greater than 60 degrees.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's reported pain significantly limited functional ability during flare-ups, which warranted a disability rating of 20 percent under the General Rating Formula.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the spine with degenerative disc disease and spinal stenosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 17, 2025
- Citation
- A25035717
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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