The Veteran's cervical spine IVDS is rated at 30 percent for the entire appeal period.,A 20 percent rating for right upper extremity radiculopathy effective May 20, 2021, was granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's cervical spine IVDS and related symptoms meet the criteria for a 30 percent rating under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical Spine Intervertebral Disc Syndrome (IVDS), Right Upper Extremity Radiculopathy, Left Upper Extremity Radiculopathy, Radiculopathy of the Left Sciatic Nerve, Radiculopathy of the Right Sciatic Nerve, Radiculopathy of the Left Femoral Nerve, Radiculopathy of the Right Femoral Nerve, Bladder Incontinence, Bowel Incontinence
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 11, 2023
- Citation
- 23022127
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is likely due to his service-connected lumbar spine and radiculopathy conditions, with tramadol use possibly causing the condition by October 25, 2012. The effective date for ED will be remanded.,Due to the inextricably intertwined nature of the issues, including the need to determine if tramadol caused ED prior to August 30, 2013, the SMC issue is also remanded.
- Denied
The Board denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for the Veteran's left upper extremity radiculopathy, finding that the evidence did not show severe incomplete paralysis.
- Granted
The Veteran is granted earlier effective dates of April 1, 2016 for SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance, loss of use of both feet, and under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o) and (r)(1).,These awards are in full grant of the benefit sought as the Veteran's attorney explicitly requested an effective date in April 2016.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's service connection claims for erectile dysfunction and voiding dysfunction have been denied due to the lack of evidence linking these conditions to his in-service exposure.,The remaining service connection claims (for bilateral feet, ankles, hip, wrist, cervical spine, upper extremity radiculopathy, psychiatric disorder, GERD, sleep apnea, and hypertension) are remanded for further development.
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