Denied
The Board denied an increased rating greater than 20 percent for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine and scoliosis of the thoracic spine.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's back disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, as there was no evidence of forward flexion to 30 degrees or less or favorable ankylosis of the entire spine.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative disc disease (DDD) of the lumbar spine, Scoliosis of the thoracic spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25092771
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