The Board granted a 20 percent rating for degenerative arthritis of the spine (claimed as lower back) beginning August 14, 2023, and denied an increased rating prior to that date. The atopic dermatitis claim was withdrawn by the veteran.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence showing a change in the severity of the Veteran's lumbar spine disability as of August 14, 2023, warranting a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the spine (claimed as lower back), Atopic dermatitis, Allergic rhinitis, Sinusitis, Left knee condition, Right knee condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 24, 2024
- Citation
- 24003623
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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- Denied
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