Partly granted
The Board restored the 40% rating for lumbar spine intervertebral disc disease with chronic strain residuals, effective October 15, 2019. The claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings were denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not establish sustained improvement of the service-connected lumbar spine disability, which is required for a proper reduction in rating.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine intervertebral disc disease with chronic strain residuals, right lower extremity radiculopathy, left lower extremity radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- February 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25011829
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