Partly granted
The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of degenerative arthritis of lumbar spine with lumbosacral strain was granted, but the request for a higher rating was denied.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms did not warrant a higher rating based on the evidence provided.
- Claimed conditions
- degenerative arthritis of lumbar spine with lumbosacral strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- January 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25001392
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