The Board granted a separate 20 percent rating for left and right lower extremity radiculopathy, as well as an initial rating of 50 percent for bilateral pes planus. The claim for an increased rating for degenerative disc disease (DDD) of the spine was denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms were found to be moderate in nature, warranting a separate 20 percent rating for each lower extremity radiculopathy and a 50 percent rating for bilateral pes planus. The evidence did not support an increased rating for DDD of the spine.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) of the spine, Left lower extremity radiculopathy, Right lower extremity radiculopathy, Bilateral pes planus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 26, 2024
- Citation
- 24003997
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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- Partly granted
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- Denied
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- Denied
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