Granted
The Veteran's rating for thoracolumbar spine disorder was restored to 20% effective September 17, 2020.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show actual improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work.
- Claimed conditions
- thoracolumbar spine disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 2, 2025
- Citation
- A25000371
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