Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine. The decision was based on the lack of evidence showing specific criteria for a higher evaluation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not meet the criteria for forward flexion, combined range of motion, or muscle spasm/guarding severe enough to result in an abnormal gait or spinal contour.
- Claimed conditions
- degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 22, 2025
- Citation
- A25005431
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