The Veteran's claims for increased ratings have been granted, with a rating of 40 percent and no higher for lumbar radiculopathy of the left and right lower extremities. The claim for increased rating for lumbar myositis has also been granted, but at a lower rating (40 percent).
The deciding factor: The Veteran's radiculopathies were found to be moderately severe incomplete paralysis without marked muscular atrophy, warranting a 40 percent rating on each side. The claim for lumbar myositis was denied as there is no evidence of unfavorable ankylosis.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar radiculopathy, lumbar myositis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- July 24, 2018
- Citation
- 18120941
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- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected lumbar myositis, psychoneurosis and conversion hysteria, residuals of shrapnel wounds of the left thigh and pelvis with retained foreign bodies and scars, and residuals of shell fragment wounds of the right thigh and left leg. The veteran was also denied entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for a lumbar spine disability, including degenerative arthritis and IVDS. The decision is based on the Veteran's in-service injury during active duty and his continuous symptoms since then.
- Granted
The Veteran's lumbar radiculopathy and diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity are rated at 20 percent effective November 6, 2024.
- Denied
The Board found the reduction in disability evaluation from 40% to 20% was improper and void ab initio due to inadequate examination for reduction.
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