The Board denied the veteran's claim for a disability rating higher than 20% for degenerative disc disease L5-S1 with intervertebral disc syndrome. The decision was based on the lack of evidence showing the required criteria for a higher rating.

The deciding factor: The Veteran did not manifest the specific conditions required for a higher rating, such as forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine 30 degrees or less, or incapacitating episodes having a total duration of 4 weeks or more during the past 12 months.

Claimed conditions

degenerative disc disease L5-S1 with intervertebral disc syndrome

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 7, 2025

Citation

A25001340

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