The Veteran's cervical and lumbar disc diseases are each rated at 20 percent, effective June 5, 2012. The radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities is also rated at 20 percent, effective June 5, 2012.,PTSD with depression is rated at 50 percent, effective throughout the duration of the appeal.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's radiculopathy was first manifested on June 5, 2012. The disability has been shown to be productive of mild incomplete paralysis of each leg, warranting a 20 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 8520.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical disc disease, Lumbar disc disease, Radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities (likely referring to sciatic nerve involvement), Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with depression, Post-concussion syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 8, 2018
- Citation
- 18109359
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- Denied
The Veteran's appeal was denied because the November 24, 2023 decision granting service connection for posttraumatic headaches and post-concussion syndrome was not timely appealed. The Veteran did not file a timely Board Appeal request within one year of receiving the decision.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for a VA psychiatric examination to address the Veteran's service-connected PTSD with depression and its impact on his employability.
- Granted
The Veteran's post-concussion syndrome was granted an evaluation of 40 percent, and special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance was also granted.
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