The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to March 2, 2020, and in excess of 20 percent from March 2, 2020, for degenerative arthritis of the lumbosacral spine. The Board also denied a compensable rating for scars, back, status post shave biopsy.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support higher ratings as it did not meet the criteria for increased ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of lumbosacral spine, Scars, back, status post shave biopsy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 29, 2024
- Citation
- 24004333
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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