Partly granted
The veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for degenerative arthritis of the spine was partially granted and partially remanded. The veteran was granted a 20% rating from May 1, 2019, to October 16, 2020, and a 50% rating for migraines for the entire period on appeal. Other issues were remanded.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence and regulatory criteria applicable during the relevant periods.
- Claimed conditions
- degenerative arthritis of the spine, migraines, left shoulder impingement syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 15, 2025
- Citation
- A25003937
Want to see how appeals like this one tend to go? Appeals like mine
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.