Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, as a new VA examination is necessary to assess the current severity of the condition.
The deciding factor: The prior VA examinations were found inadequate and did not account for the Veteran's reported flare-ups and their impact on his back.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine (previously rated with intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS))
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25106520
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