The appeal challenging the propriety of the reduction in the rating for the Veteran's low back disability from 20 percent to 10 percent, effective July 1, 2024, is granted; restoration of a 20 percent rating from the effective date of the reduction is granted.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not demonstrate improvement in ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work prior to the April 2024 rating decision that implemented the reduction.

Claimed conditions

thoracolumbar spine degenerative joint disease

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

20%

Decision date

November 12, 2025

Citation

A25098108

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