Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates, as the evidence did not support higher disability ratings or an earlier effective date.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lumbar spine and shoulder disabilities did not meet the criteria for higher ratings due to limited range of motion and pain, but these symptoms were consistent with the current ratings assigned.
- Claimed conditions
- Lumbar spine strain, Right shoulder strain, Left shoulder strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 26, 2025
- Citation
- A25017426
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