Partly granted
The veteran's claim for a higher rating for back disability was denied. Other issues related to service connection and total disability were remanded for further review.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's back disability did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 40 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- traumatic arthritis, compression fracture, T8, thoracic spine, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, right hand disability, Dupuytren's contracture, degenerative arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 27, 2025
- Citation
- 25001038
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