The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for right lower extremity radiculopathy was denied, but he was granted TDIU on extra-schedular basis. The effective date is not specified.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms did not warrant a higher rating based on the current evidence of record, but granted TDIU as his service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.
- Claimed conditions
- Right lower extremity radiculopathy, Lumbar spine disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 2, 2018
- Citation
- 1800025
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
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- Partly granted
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- Denied
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- Denied
The veteran's bad conduct discharge precludes eligibility for VA benefits, including compensation and healthcare.
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