The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied as his lumbar spine and right lower extremity radiculopathy conditions did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under VA regulations.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran’s lumbar spine condition did not result in limitation of motion to such an extent warranting a higher rating, and his right lower extremity radiculopathy was characterized as mild intermittent pain without additional signs or symptoms of paralysis.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine degenerative disc disease with degenerative arthritis, right lower extremity radiculopathy, sciatic nerve paralysis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 17, 2023
- Citation
- 23002741
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- Remanded (sent back)
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