The Veteran's lumbar degenerative disc disease is rated at 20 percent, and his bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy are each rated at 20 percent. The appeal for a higher rating for the lumbar condition has been denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a finding of incapacitating episodes due to IVDS that would warrant a higher rating under the Formula for Rating IVDS Based on Incapacitating Episodes, and the Veteran's symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on limitation of motion or other factors listed in 38 C.F.R. § 4.71a.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar degenerative disc disease, left lower extremity radiculopathy, right lower extremity radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 26, 2022
- Citation
- 22003932
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals were dismissed due to the death of the appellant. The issues related to service connection for various conditions and disability ratings.
- 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.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment prior to August 14, 2023.
- 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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