Denied
The Board denied a higher rating for lumbosacral strain with IVDS and rhinitis, as the evidence did not support a more severe disability level.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lumbar spine and nasal symptoms did not meet or approximate the criteria for higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral strain with intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 26, 2025
- Citation
- A25017613
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