Denied
The Board denied increased ratings for the thoracic and lumbar spine disabilities, as well as earlier effective dates for TDIU and DEA benefits.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities warranted a higher rating or an earlier effective date for TDIU and DEA benefits.
- Claimed conditions
- Thoracic spine injury (residuals), Chronic lumbar spine strain with degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 2, 2025
- Citation
- 25012356
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