The Veteran's initial claim for an increased rating for low back disorder was denied prior to March 25, 2019.,From March 25, 2019 onwards, the Veteran is entitled to a 40 percent rating for his service-connected low back disorder.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for an increased rating prior to March 25, 2019.
- Claimed conditions
- Thoracolumbar degenerative disc disease, Intervertebral disc syndrome (low back disorder)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 26, 2024
- Citation
- A24086069
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