The appeal regarding the proposed reduction of the rating for service-connected narcolepsy was dismissed. Entitlement to service connection for a low back condition and degenerative disc disease (DDD) with arthritis, including as secondary to a low back condition, was denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's appeal of the proposed rating reduction for his service-connected narcolepsy was premature; the Veteran's low back condition and/or DDD with arthritis did not initially manifest during his service or within one year of his separation from service and are not otherwise shown to be related or attributable to his service.
- Claimed conditions
- narcolepsy, low back condition, degenerative disc disease (DDD) with arthritis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25003204
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