The Board denied the veteran's claim for a higher rating for his back condition, stating that the evidence did not support a rating higher than 10 percent.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's forward flexion was not less than 60 degrees and there was no muscle spasm or guarding severe enough to result in an abnormal gait or abnormal spinal contour.

Claimed conditions

status-post lumbosacral strain with avulsion bone fragment and disc space narrowing

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 28, 2025

Citation

A25007350

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