Partly granted
The Board granted a 40 percent initial rating for thoracolumbar spine degenerative arthritis with spinal stenosis, but denied a temporary total disability rating subsequent to spinal cord stimulator implantation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lumbar spine disability caused functional impairment equivalent to favorable ankylosis, warranting a 40 percent rating; however, there was insufficient evidence of unfavorable ankylosis to support a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- thoracolumbar spine degenerative arthritis with spinal stenosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- December 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25106529
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