The Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine DDD, right lower extremity neuropathy and radiculopathy, and right hip DJD are all granted with specific disability ratings. The TDIU is also granted from March 20, 2016 to October 4, 2016.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lumbar spine DDD, right lower extremity neuropathy and radiculopathy, and right hip DJD were found to meet the criteria for increased disability ratings based on their severity and impact on daily activities.
- Claimed conditions
- Lumbar Spine Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD), Right Lower Extremity Neuropathy and Radiculopathy, Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- July 28, 2023
- Citation
- 23041511
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
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