Partly granted
The veteran's claims for higher disability ratings were denied, but the claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance was granted. The claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU was also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support the criteria for higher disability ratings or an earlier effective date for TDIU.
- Claimed conditions
- low back strain with degenerative joint disease, degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine with cervical intervertebral disc syndrome, left clavicle fracture with degenerative arthritis of the shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 2, 2025
- Citation
- 25000054
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