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Denied

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for an old fracture of the distal 2nd and 3rd left metatarsal and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for either condition.

Claimed conditions
old fracture of the distal 2nd and 3rd left metatarsal, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine
How they argued it
Direct service connection
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
None in this decision
Decision date
January 23, 2025
Citation
25000917

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