Granted
The veteran's rating for lumbosacral strain was restored to 40% effective May 31, 2022. The reduction to 20% was voided due to procedural errors.
The deciding factor: The reduction was voided because the Veteran was not properly notified of the proposed action and given an opportunity to present additional evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- January 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25004176
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