Partly granted
The Veteran's request for a higher rating than 20% for lumbar spine degenerative joint disease was denied. The claim for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was dismissed.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the criteria for a higher rating and TDIU were not met based on the evidence provided.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25004247
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