Denied
The Board denied the veteran's appeal for a disability rating greater than 10 percent for his service-connected back condition. The decision was based on objective findings that did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not demonstrate forward flexion between 30 and 60 degrees, combined range of motion not greater than 120 degrees, or muscle spasm or guarding.
- Claimed conditions
- degenerative arthritis of the spine, right L4/5 foraminotomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 2, 2025
- Citation
- A25000155
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