Granted
The Board granted the appeal and restored the 40% evaluation for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, as well as the 20% evaluations for left and right ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show actual improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, Left ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain, Right ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25016286
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