The Veteran's service-connected chronic lumbosacral strain with radiculopathy has rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since June 15, 1994.
The deciding factor: VA examinations and treatment records consistently showed the Veteran’s back disability as a significant factor in his inability to work.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic lumbosacral strain with radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- September 13, 2018
- Citation
- 18134975
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for increased evaluation for his service-connected chronic lumbosacral strain with radiculopathy is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and consideration of outstanding treatment records.
- Dismissed
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- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
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