The Veteran's right and left lower extremity radiculopathy, as well as lumbar spine facet joint degeneration, have been granted effective from June 15, 2015. The Veteran's lumbar spine scars were also granted an effective date of the same day.
The deciding factor: The claims for service connection and increased ratings were continuously pursued by the Veteran within one year of each decision issued.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Lower Extremity Radiculopathy (Sciatic Nerve), Left Lower Extremity Radiculopathy (Sciatic Nerve), Lumbar Spine Scars
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- July 18, 2024
- Citation
- A24039209
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- Granted
The Veteran's low back disability is rated at 40 percent, and his left and right lower extremity radiculopathy are each rated at 40 percent. The issues of increased ratings for these conditions have been granted.
- Granted
The Veteran's left and right lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve) have been granted increased disability ratings of 20 percent, effective April 22, 2024.,The Veteran's left and right lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve) have been granted increased disability ratings of 20 percent, effective April 22, 2024.
- Granted
The Veteran's initial ratings for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine and radiculopathies of both lower extremities have been granted, with effective dates from December 3, 2020, to October 7, 2024.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for right lower extremity radiculopathy and left foot plantar fasciitis, as the evidence did not support a higher rating.
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