Denied
The Board denied ratings in excess of the current assigned ratings for cervical and lumbar spine disabilities.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's cervical or lumbar spine disability was more nearly manifested by criteria warranting higher ratings at any point during the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical spine degenerative disc disease with intervertebral disc syndrome, lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 18, 2025
- Citation
- 25002291
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