Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the case to obtain another VA examination that includes passive range of motion findings for a more accurate assessment of the severity of the service-connected lumbar spine disability.
The deciding factor: The December 2019 VA examination did not provide passive range of motion measurements, and the Veteran's report of back flareups within one year of the claim on appeal requires further evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine with intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25095180
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