Partly granted
The veteran's higher rating for lumbar spine disability was granted with an effective date of May 28, 2021. All other issues were denied.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the factually ascertainable increase in disability and the absence of evidence supporting higher ratings or earlier effective dates.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine disability, right shoulder disability, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- January 13, 2025
- Citation
- A25002819
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