Partly granted
The veteran's 60 percent rating for low back disability was restored, but higher ratings and other claims were denied or remanded.
The deciding factor: The reduction in the veteran's rating was improper because the 60 percent rating had been in effect for over 20 years.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine degenerative disc disease with chronic low back pain syndrome and L5-S1 disc herniation, scars of the posterior trunk, allergic rhinitis, type II diabetes mellitus, obstructive sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- January 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25008286
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