The Veteran's radiculitis of the left and right lower extremities, at least moderate in severity, is rated as 20 percent disabling since October 30, 2003. Effective June 5, 2012, he was granted a separate compensable rating for bladder impairment associated with residuals of compression fractures of the L1 and L2 vertebrae. The Board also found that his service-connected disabilities rendered him unemployable as of June 5, 2012.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's radiculitis was rated at least moderate in severity throughout the appeal period from October 30, 2003 to June 5, 2012. The Board found that his service-connected disabilities rendered him unemployable as of June 5, 2012.
- Claimed conditions
- Compression fracture of L-1, Radiculitis of left lower extremity, Radiculitis of right lower extremity, Bladder impairment
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 5, 2017
- Citation
- 1710898
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