The Veteran's degenerative changes of the lower lumbar spine and pubic symphysis are granted service connection as they were shown in service. The left shoulder disability is denied as there is no evidence it began during active service or is related to an in-service injury.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the left shoulder disability did not begin during active service due to inconsistencies with the Veteran's statements and conflicting medical records.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative changes of the lower lumbar spine, Pubic symphysis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- March 11, 2024
- Citation
- 24011425
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- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected degenerative changes of the lower lumbar spine and residuals of a right ankle injury were denied. The Board found that prior to February 11, 2013, the Veteran's residuals of a right ankle injury did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent. On and after February 11, 2013, his residuals met the criteria for a 20 percent rating.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected degenerative changes of the lower lumbar spine are currently rated at 20 percent, effective April 13, 2005. The Veteran is not entitled to a higher rating for this condition prior to June 6, 2006 or after that date.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the veteran's appeal regarding an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for degenerative changes of the lower lumbar spine.
- Denied
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