Partly granted
The Board denied ratings in excess of 40 percent for degenerative arthritis of the spine and 30 percent for chronic dorsal disc bulging in C5-C6 and C6-C7, but granted a separate 10 percent rating for left lower extremity (LLE) radiculopathy associated with the low back disability.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence showing that while there were subjective complaints of pain and flare-ups, objective findings did not support higher ratings due to the absence of ankylosis or other severe symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the spine, Chronic dorsal disc bulging in C5-C6 and C6-C7, Left lower extremity (LLE) radiculopathy, associated with the low back disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 9, 2025
- Citation
- A25105760
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