The Board granted higher initial ratings for lumbosacral arthritis with strain and right and left lower extremity radiculopathy, but denied higher ratings. The claim for TDIU was granted.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of the Veteran's symptoms and their impact on his ability to perform daily activities and work.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral arthritis with strain, right lower extremity radiculopathy, left lower extremity radiculopathy, bilateral pes planus, skin disability (pseudofolliculitis barbae), ankle disability, cardiovascular disability (coronary artery disease, hypertension), disability manifested by shortness of breath (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or secondary to coronary artery disease), cognitive disability (memory loss and headaches) - possibly due to head injury or secondary to cardiovascular disability, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 17, 2024
- Citation
- 24002548
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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- Dismissed
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- Denied
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- Granted
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