Granted
The Board granted an initial 40 percent rating for thoracolumbar degenerative disc disease (DDD) throughout the rating period on appeal.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine limited to 30 degrees or less, which meets the criteria for a 40 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5242.
- Claimed conditions
- thoracolumbar degenerative disc disease (DDD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- October 22, 2025
- Citation
- A25091581
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