Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a higher initial disability rating and total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to his service-connected low back disability.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's low back disability warranted a rating in excess of 20 percent or that he was unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment solely due to his service-connected back disability.
- Claimed conditions
- low back disability (thoracolumbar spine)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 2, 2025
- Citation
- A25084977
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