Denied
The Board denied an increased rating for a lumbar spine disability and dismissed the Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for bilateral pes planus, left thumb tremor, and bronchitis due to untimely filing of a notice of disagreement.
The deciding factor: The probative evidence did not support a finding of ankylosis or functional equivalent of ankylosis in the lumbar spine. The Veteran's VA Form 10182 was not timely filed, leading to the dismissal of his increased rating claims for bilateral pes planus, left thumb tremor, and bronchitis.
- Claimed conditions
- Lumbar spine disability, Bilateral pes planus, Left thumb tremor, Bronchitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 8, 2025
- Citation
- A25105544
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