Denied
The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's thoracolumbar strain to include degenerative arthritis, degenerative disc disease other than intervertebral disc syndrome, and spinal stenosis based on the current level of impairment.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's condition did not meet or approximate the criteria for a rating higher than 10 percent under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- thoracolumbar strain, degenerative arthritis, degenerative disc disease other than intervertebral disc syndrome, spinal stenosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 5, 2025
- Citation
- A25096416
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