The Veteran's left lower extremity radiculopathy was granted a 20 percent disability rating since September 27, 2021.
The deciding factor: The criteria for a disability rating of 20 percent, but no higher, since September 27, 2021, for moderate incomplete paralysis of the left lower extremity radiculopathy are met.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative changes of the lumbosacral spine, Left lower extremity radiculopathy associated with service-connected mild degenerative changes of the lumbosacral spine, Right elbow medial epicondylitis, Right forearm limitations of motion associated with right elbow medial epicondylitis with degenerative arthritis and bicep tendinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 10, 2023
- Citation
- 23001344
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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