The Board reinstated the 40% rating for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine effective January 1, 2021. The application to readjudicate service connection for a right hip disability was denied.
The deciding factor: The reduction in the rating for the Veteran's degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine from 40% to 20% was not supported by evidence showing an actual improvement in his ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work. The application for service connection for a right hip disability was denied due to lack of new and relevant evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, Right hip disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- May 20, 2025
- Citation
- A25045215
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
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