Partly granted
The Board granted increased ratings of 30 percent for cervical spine degenerative disc disease and 40 percent for lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, but remanded the issue of a higher rating for PTSD.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's forward flexion was limited to 10 degrees during flare-ups, supporting a 30 percent rating. The combined range of motion for both spinal conditions did not meet criteria for higher ratings under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical spine degenerative disc disease, Lumbar spine degenerative disc disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 31, 2025
- Citation
- A25009316
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