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Denied

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the assignment of a 40 percent evaluation for a low back disability, as it was not factually ascertainable that the increase in disability occurred prior to November 18, 2021.

The deciding factor: There is no medical evidence between November 18, 2020, and November 18, 2021, making it factually ascertainable that the Veteran's low back disability increased to a 40 percent rating.

Claimed conditions
Not specified in this decision
How they argued it
Not specified
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
None in this decision
Decision date
March 26, 2025
Citation
A25028311

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