Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a higher initial evaluation for lumbosacral strain and degenerative disc disease, maintaining the ratings of 20 percent from May 4, 2021; and rated 10 percent from April 25, 2022.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating as the Veteran's forward flexion was greater than 30 degrees but not greater than 60 degrees during the relevant periods, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral strain, degenerative disc disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25088253
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