Granted
The veteran's rating for back disability was restored to 40 percent because the evidence did not show improvement during flare-ups.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the fact that the Veteran's impairment during flare-ups was not adequately reassessed.
- Claimed conditions
- arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- January 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25001459
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