Denied
The Board denied the veteran's appeal for an increased rating for their low back disability, stating that the criteria for a higher rating were not met.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the lack of objective medical evidence showing unfavorable ankylosis of the spine.
- Claimed conditions
- low back disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25008288
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