Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for degenerative disc disease (DDD) other than intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS).
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating due to limited range of motion and lack of additional symptoms such as muscle spasm or guarding severe enough to result in an abnormal gait or spinal contour.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) other than intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25095873
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