Partly granted
The veteran's request for an increased rating for low back disability was denied, but special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance was granted. Issues related to left hip disability and neurological disability were remanded.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the criteria for ratings and the evidence provided during the examination.
- Claimed conditions
- degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, recurrent low back and thoracic strain, left rectus femoris muscle and gluteus maximus strain, neurological disability of the left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25001529
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