Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for lumbosacral strain based on the evidence showing forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine at 35 degrees.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show limitation of motion more nearly approximating forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine to 30 degrees or less, which would warrant a higher rating under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25008616
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