The Veteran's service connection for hypothyroidism was denied as there is no evidence linking the condition to his military service.,Service connection for lumbar spine disability and associated sciatic and femoral radiculopathy were not granted higher ratings, with a maximum rating of 40 percent assigned.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's hypothyroidism was found not to be incurred in or caused by service. The evidence did not show any connection between the condition and his military service.,For the lumbar spine disability, there is no unfavorable ankylosis of the spine or incapacitating episodes of IVDS totaling at least 6 weeks over a 12-month period as required for higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- hypothyroidism, lumbar spine disability, left lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy, right lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy, left lower extremity femoral radiculopathy, right lower extremity femoral radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- January 23, 2023
- Citation
- 23004102
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