Effective October 13, 2015, the Veteran's lumbar disability, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve), bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy (femoral nerve), impairment of rectal sphincter control, and urinary incontinence have been granted.
The deciding factor: The effective dates were set based on the date of claim for service connection for a lumbar disability, which is October 13, 2015. The Veteran's radiculopathy and other conditions are considered part of this claim as they are related to his low back disability.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar disability, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve), bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy (femoral nerve), impairment of rectal sphincter control, urinary incontinence
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- May 2, 2024
- Citation
- A24022782
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What this means for you
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