Denied
The Board denied an increased rating for the Veteran's lumbar spine disability, maintaining a 20% rating from October 27, 2015 to October 17, 2020.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the lack of evidence showing forward flexion of 30 degrees or less or ankylosis during the period in question.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral strain with intervertebral disc syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25006990
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