The Veteran's ankylosing spondylitis was rated at 20% prior to November 9, 2012 and increased to 40% from November 9, 2012 to February 25, 2015. Since then, the rating remains at 40%. The Veteran's condition is not considered service-connected due to a presumption or new evidence.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the Veteran's ankylosing spondylitis warranted a higher rating based on his symptoms and limitations over time.
- Claimed conditions
- ankylosing spondylitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- January 23, 2018
- Citation
- 1804361
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