The Veteran's service-connected degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine with IVDS is granted an increased disability rating of 40 percent from March 11, 2014 to February 3, 2020. For the entire appeal period, a higher disability rating than 40 percent for this condition is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have resulted in effective dates of March 18, 2020 for various disability ratings and benefits. The earlier effective date claims are granted, while the service connection claim for erectile dysfunction is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for degenerative arthritis of the cervical and lumbar spine with IVDS, as well as radiculopathy in multiple extremities, have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher evaluation based on the severity of his disabilities.,The Veteran was granted 30 percent, 40 percent, and 20 percent evaluations for middle radicular group radiculopathy of the left upper extremity, right upper extremity, and lower extremities respectively. However, these evaluations are still denied as they do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's service-connected degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine with IVDS is granted a 60 percent rating effective June 27, 2018.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a TBI or acquired psychiatric disorder was denied as the evidence did not support a finding of such disabilities during his active duty.,Service connection for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine with IVDS and radiculopathy, right lower extremity, sciatic nerve were also denied due to lack of supporting medical evidence.