The reduction in disability rating from 40 percent to 10 percent for lumbar spine disability was improper, and the previously assigned 40 percent rating is restored as of December 1, 2021. The entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 40 percent for lumbar spine disability is denied.
The deciding factor: The reduction from 40% to 10% was based on an inadequate examination and the evidence did not show actual improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerated disc disease at L5-S1 with lumbar strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 18, 2024
- Citation
- A24066975
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