The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for connective tissue and disc stenosis of the lumbar region, as the Veteran's condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The deciding factor: The evidence of record does not support a finding that the Veteran's combined range of motion is less than 120 degrees or forward flexion is less than 60 degrees, and there is no evidence of muscle spasm or guarding severe enough to result in an abnormal gait or abnormal spinal contour.

Claimed conditions

connective tissue and disc stenosis of intervertebral foramina of lumbar region with dorsalgia and L5 disc hernia

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

October 15, 2025

Citation

A25088654

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