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The Board denied a disability rating in excess of 40 percent for the veteran's degenerative arthritis of the spine.

The deciding factor: The criteria for a higher rating were not met during the appeal period.

Claimed conditions
degenerative arthritis of the spine
How they argued it
Direct service connection
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
None in this decision
Decision date
January 23, 2025
Citation
25000898

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