The Veteran's vitiligo is already rated at the maximum 10 percent, and no higher rating is granted.,Throughout the appeal period, the Veteran's low back disability has not met the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent.,Prior to December 1, 2020, the Veteran's radiculopathy of the right lower extremity did not meet the criteria for a higher than 10 percent rating. Beginning December 1, 2020, it did not meet the criteria for a higher than 20 percent rating.,Prior to December 1, 2020, the Veteran's radiculopathy of the left lower extremity did not meet the criteria for a higher than 10 percent rating. Beginning December 1, 2020, it did not meet the criteria for a higher than 20 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show that any condition meets the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- vitiligo, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, radiculopathy of the left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 5, 2021
- Citation
- 21067829
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- Granted
The Veteran's hypertension, left knee patellofemoral syndrome, and right knee patellofemoral syndrome have been granted service connection as secondary to his service-connected disabilities. The lumbar spine disability has also been granted but the effective date is not specified.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities, finding that his physical limitations could be accommodated by sedentary employment.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has denied service connection for radiculopathy of the left lower extremity and remanded the claim for adjustment disorder. The Veteran's radiculopathy is not shown to be related to his military service, while his adjustment disorder may be related to civilian life.
- Dismissed
The Board has dismissed all service connection claims and rating determinations due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.
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