The Veteran's increased ratings for degenerative joint disease of the lumbosacral spine, left and right lower extremity radiculopathy are denied as his conditions do not warrant a rating in excess of those currently assigned.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show more severe symptoms that would warrant higher ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes for musculoskeletal disorders and peripheral nerve injuries.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Degenerative Joint Disease of the Lumbosacral Spine"}, {"condition_name":"Left Lower Extremity Radiculopathy, Sciatic Nerve"}, {"condition_name":"Right Lower Extremity Radiculopathy, Sciatic Nerve"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 26, 2019
- Citation
- 19132833
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
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