Partly granted
The Board granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) but denied an increased rating in excess of 20 percent for lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lumbar spine disability did not warrant a higher rating due to the lack of evidence showing forward flexion to 30 degrees or less, favorable ankylosis, or equivalent thereof. However, his service-connected disabilities precluded him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease (DDD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 5, 2025
- Citation
- A25096181
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