Partly granted
The Veteran's back disability was granted a rating of 40 percent, but not higher, from March 9, 2021. The other issues were remanded for further consideration.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's functional loss during flare-ups more closely approximated forward flexion limited to 30 degrees or less, warranting a 40 percent rating under the Spine Formula.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative disc with degenerative arthritis and intervertebral disc syndrome (back disability), Left lower extremity radiculopathy, femoral nerve, Right lower extremity radiculopathy, femoral nerve, Left lower extremity radiculopathy, sciatic nerve, Right lower extremity radiculopathy, sciatic nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- October 2, 2025
- Citation
- A25085222
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