Granted
The Veteran was granted an initial rating of 40 percent for degenerative arthritis of the spine and an earlier effective date of August 28, 2018, for special monthly compensation based on housebound status.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence supported a higher rating due to the severity of the Veteran's condition and the impact it had on his daily life.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- December 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25104494
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