The Veteran's service-connected radiculopathy of the left and right lower extremities results in actual loss of use, allowing them to be eligible for financial assistance in purchasing an automobile or other conveyance.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's radiculopathy resulted in functional limitation tantamount to actual loss of use of the bilateral lower extremities, precluding unassisted propulsion and balance.
- Claimed conditions
- rheumatoid_arthritis, radiculopathy_of_the_left_and_right_lower_extremities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 18, 2020
- Citation
- 20041488
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for radiculopathy, right and left lower extremities. The issues of service connection for hip disabilities are remanded due to the Veteran wanting to withdraw his appeal. The reduction in rating from 40 percent to 20 percent for back disability is also remanded.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU as his service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including cervical and lumbar spine conditions, pes planus, radiculopathies of the upper and lower extremities, and left ankle sprain, are found to preclude her from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment. The Board grants a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine and right shoulder/arm conditions, make it impossible for him to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).
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