Denied
The Board denied the veteran's appeal for increased ratings for cervical and lumbar spine disabilities, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the current severity of his conditions.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed pain and limitation of motion but did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25095421
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