The Board has determined that the reduction in ratings for IVDS, RLE radiculopathy, and LLE radiculopathy from 20 percent to 10 percent, noncompensable respectively, effective March 29, 2021 is proper. The Veteran's appeal for restoration of these ratings has been denied.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not show improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work regarding his IVDS, RLE radiculopathy, or LLE radiculopathy as demonstrated by the March 2021 VA examination results which showed actual improvement compared to previous examinations.
- Claimed conditions
- Intervertebral disc disease (IVDS) of the lumbar spine, Right lower extremity (RLE) radiculopathy, Left lower extremity (LLE) radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 15, 2024
- Citation
- A24046977
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- Denied
The Veteran's initial and subsequent claims for increased ratings for his back condition, LLE radiculopathy, and RLE radiculopathy have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent from March 12, 2014, to October 28, 2019.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeals pertaining to effective dates for increased ratings of chronic lumbar strain and LLE radiculopathy, finding that the Veteran did not properly opt into the AMA system.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including degenerative disc disease and lower extremity radiculopathy, rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation from August 1, 2013 to November 23, 2014. The Board granted TDIU for this period.
- Partly granted
The Board granted an initial rating of 20 percent for right lower extremity (RLE) radiculopathy but remanded the back disability claim for further development.
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