The Veteran's radiculopathy of the left lower extremity is currently rated at 20 percent, and his TDIU claim has been denied as he does not meet the schedular requirements for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a higher rating for the radiculopathy of the left lower extremity or a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- radiculopathy of the left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 17, 2020
- Citation
- 20073501
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.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
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