The Veteran's right wrist tendonitis has been granted a 10% initial rating, effective prior to January 5, 2017.,Prior to April 30, 2016, the Veteran's lumbar spine disability was granted a 20% initial rating. From April 30, 2016, his radiculopathy and sciatica of the left lower extremity were granted a 20% initial rating.,From April 30, 2016, the Veteran's radiculopathy and sciatica of the right lower extremity was granted a 20% initial rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed functional limitation of motion in the right wrist tendonitis and lumbar spine disability, as well as moderate severity for the left and right lower extremity radiculopathy and sciatica.
- Claimed conditions
- Right wrist tendonitis, Degenerative joint and disc disease of the lumbar spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 9, 2018
- Citation
- 18141168
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the appeal for further development, including verification of periods of service and obtaining additional medical opinions.
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