Partly granted
The Board granted restoration of the 20 percent rating for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine mid/lower back beginning on October 26, 2023, and denied increased ratings for left ankle strain, right ankle strain, left knee strain, right knee strain, and tension headaches.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the lack of improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work, as required by 38 C.F.R. § 3.344(a) and (b).
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine mid/lower back, Left ankle strain, Right ankle strain, Left knee strain, Right knee strain, Tension headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 26, 2025
- Citation
- A25017697
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