Partly granted
The veteran's back disability rating was increased to 40 percent. The appeal for PTSD service connection was dismissed.
The deciding factor: The decision on the back disability was based on the Veteran's forward flexion measurement and consistent reports of severe back pain.
- Claimed conditions
- thoracolumbar spine intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) with herniated disc L4-L5, L5-L1, and facet arthropathy, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- January 17, 2025
- Citation
- A25004553
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