The Board granted a 40 percent rating for bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy effective April 24, 2023, and denied an evaluation in excess of 10 percent prior to that date. The left hip condition was remanded for further development.
The deciding factor: The severity of the Veteran's bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy warranted a higher rating after April 24, 2023, but not before due to its mild nature during that period. The left hip condition required additional evidence and an examination for a determination on service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, Left hip condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- January 5, 2024
- Citation
- 24001044
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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