The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including his lumbar spine disorder and radiculopathy of the lower extremities, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain a substantially gainful occupation prior to September 1, 2015. As such, TDIU on an extraschedular basis is granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disorder and associated radiculopathy of the lower extremities have rendered him unable to perform physical or manual labor, precluding his ability to secure and maintain a substantially gainful occupation prior to September 1, 2015.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine disorder, left lower extremity radiculopathy, right lower extremity sciatica, DDD of the left wrist, acne vulgaris, residuals of a fracture of the finger
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- March 16, 2021
- Citation
- 21014872
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What this means for you
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- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for a lumbar spine disability, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and right lower extremity radiculopathy as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability.
- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to errors in obtaining relevant medical records and authorization for private treatment providers. The issues include heart disorder, OSA, sinusitis, lumbar spine disorder, and right knee disorder all related to Agent Orange exposure.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for left lower extremity radiculopathy and denied the claims for right knee disability, erectile dysfunction, GERD, sleep apnea, and hypertension. The decision is remanded for further action on these issues.
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