The veteran's appeal for a higher rating for lumbar disability from October 30, 1972, to January 12, 2016, was granted. The Board found that the evidence supported a 40 percent rating during this period.

The deciding factor: The Board concluded that the veteran's lumbar spine disability more nearly approximated the criteria for a 40 percent rating based on severe limitation of motion.

Claimed conditions

degenerative arthritis of the spine, lumbosacral strain, spinal stenosis

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

40%

Decision date

January 27, 2025

Citation

A25006788

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