The Board granted a 40 percent rating for lumbar degenerative disc disease but denied an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction and service connection for generalized anxiety disorder.

The deciding factor: The evidence supported the finding that the Veteran's lumbar degenerative disc disease had limited his forward flexion to 30 degrees or less, warranting a 40 percent rating. However, there was no evidence of ankylosis or other factors that would support a higher rating.

Claimed conditions

Lumbar degenerative disc disease, Erectile dysfunction, Generalized anxiety disorder

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

40%

Decision date

December 2, 2025

Citation

A25103479

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