The Veteran was granted separate 20 percent ratings for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy effective September 24, 2013 and April 3, 2014 respectively.,These decisions are based on the evidence showing that the Veteran's symptoms of radiculopathy in both legs became manifest before the dates specified.
The deciding factor: The onset of radiculopathy was established prior to the effective dates requested by the Veteran.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 10, 2023
- Citation
- A23027870
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What this means for you
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