The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for his service-connected lumbar degenerative disc disease and chronic bronchitis, as the evidence did not support a higher rating prior to July 1, 2023.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's back disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to insufficient limitation of motion or other factors, and his chronic bronchitis also did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on respiratory function tests.

Claimed conditions

lumbar degenerative disc disease with spinal stenosis status post L5 hemilaminectomy, chronic bronchitis

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 6, 2025

Citation

A25096747

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