The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for rectal sphincter impairment, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy (RLE and LLE), and voiding dysfunction associated with his lumbar spine disability have been denied. The current ratings are considered appropriate.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a higher rating for any of the conditions as there is no objective medical documentation indicating more severe symptoms or impairment than what is currently rated.
- Claimed conditions
- Rectal Sphincter Impairment, Bilateral Lower Extremity Radiculopathy (RLE and LLE), Voiding Dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 2, 2024
- Citation
- 24000128
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