The Veteran's radiculopathy of the left upper extremity was denied an initial rating in excess of 20 percent prior to February 4, 2020 and a rating in excess of 40 percent thereafter.,For his degenerative disc disease of lumbar spine, he was denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent prior to August 26, 2013 and a rating in excess of 40 percent from that date onwards.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support the Veteran's claims for higher ratings based on the severity of his conditions as determined by VA examinations.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Disc Disease of Lumbar Spine, Radiculopathy of the Left Upper Extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 22, 2021
- Citation
- 21009497
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal is dismissed as he withdrew his claim for an effective date prior to March 20, 2008, for the grant of service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine with osteoarthritis and right hemilaminectomy and discectomy. The Board granted increased ratings for the Veteran's low back disability and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathies.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has found new and relevant evidence to warrant readjudication of the claims for service connection for a right hip disability and degenerative disc disease of lumbar spine, which were previously denied. The case is being remanded for further development.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded several claims related to the Veteran's service-connected conditions, including PTSD, cervical spine degenerative arthritis, and radiculopathy of the left upper extremity. The claims are being returned for further development to obtain necessary medical records and ensure proper consideration.
- Granted
The Veteran's cervical spine disability, radiculopathy of the right upper extremity, and radiculopathy of the left upper extremity have been granted initial ratings. The Veteran has also been granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.
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