The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine and bilateral radiculopathy, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. As his combined rating is at least 70%, TDIU has been granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine and bilateral radiculopathy) preclude him from maintaining employment due to their impact on his ability to perform tasks requiring prolonged sitting, standing, and walking.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis lumbar spine, Bilateral radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- May 5, 2023
- Citation
- 23026380
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- Remanded (sent back)
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