Partly granted
The veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis was denied. The claims for pulmonary sarcoidosis and lung cancer were remanded for further evaluation.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence of record and the criteria set forth in VA's Schedule for Rating Disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis, pulmonary sarcoidosis, lung cancer
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25003095
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