The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The intervertebral disc disease of the thoracolumbar spine was rated at 40 percent, sensory radiculopathy of the left leg prior to May 13, 2010 was not compensable, and beginning on May 13, 2010, it was rated at 10 percent. The residuals of a vasectomy were also rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable rating schedule.
- Claimed conditions
- intervertebral disc disease of the thoracolumbar spine, sensory radiculopathy of the left leg, residuals of a vasectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 6, 2010
- Citation
- 1045632
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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