The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy is granted service connection. The earlier effective date for TDIU from June 30, 2012 is granted. The rating in excess of 10 percent for recurrent abscesses with lichen simplex chronicus and residual scarring and tension headaches are remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy was caused by service-connected lumbar strain, which established the nexus between the condition and service connection. The earlier effective date for TDIU is granted as per the Veteran's reported unemployability since June 30, 2012. The rating in excess of 10 percent for recurrent abscesses with lichen simplex chronicus and residual scarring and tension headaches are remanded due to evidence indicating worsening of symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- right lower extremity radiculopathy, recurrent abscesses with lichen simplex chronicus and residual scarring, tension headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 21, 2021
- Citation
- 21003245
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