The Board granted increased disability ratings for lumbar spine DJD, right and left lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve, and right hip osteoarthritis with limitation of flexion, while denying increased ratings for right and left hip osteoarthritis with limitation of extension.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not reflect improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work, thus the reductions were improper.
- Claimed conditions
- Lumbar spine degenerative joint disease (DJD), Right lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve, Left lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve, Right hip osteoarthritis with limitation of extension, Left hip osteoarthritis with limitation of extension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 3, 2024
- Citation
- 24000476
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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