Granted
The Board granted a rating of 40 percent for the Veteran's low-back condition, as the evidence supports forward flexion limited to 30 degrees or less during flare-ups.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the application of the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine, considering the Veteran's pain and functional loss during flare-ups.
- Claimed conditions
- low-back condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- November 19, 2025
- Citation
- A25100693
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