The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine and cervical spine, left and right lower extremity radiculopathies, and bowel incontinence, have been rated based on their severity. The decision grants increased ratings for some conditions but denies others.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected conditions were evaluated based on their current severity as per the Rating Schedule.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Joint Disease of the L2-L3 and Disc Bulge, Cervical Spine Disorder, Left Lower Extremity Radiculopathy, Right Lower Extremity Radiculopathy, Left Upper Extremity Radiculopathy, Right Upper Extremity Radiculopathy, Bowel Incontinence
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 27, 2023
- Citation
- 23053715
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy are being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition, without considering the ameliorative effects of any medication he uses.
- Granted
The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy has been granted a 30 percent disability rating since November 29, 2021.
- 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.
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