Denied
The Board denied restoration of the 40 percent rating for lumbosacral strain and denied increased ratings in excess of 40 percent, as well as compensable ratings for residuals of right hand crush injuries.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show material improvement under the ordinary conditions of life or sufficient symptoms to warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Lumbosacral strain, Residuals of status post right hand crush injury to the right ring finger, Residuals of status post right hand crush injury to the right little finger
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 19, 2025
- Citation
- A25100464
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