The appeal for a higher rating for degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine was denied, while the service connection claim for hypotension was remanded.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent for the back condition and further examination was needed for the hypotension claim.

Claimed conditions

Degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine with intervertebral disc syndrome s/p spinal stimulator placement, Hypotension

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

December 11, 2025

Citation

A25107206

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