The Board has granted earlier effective dates of December 19, 2016 for service connection of radiculopathy of the left and right lower extremities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's radicular pain symptoms began in March 2004, which is considered part of his claims for increased ratings for his service-connected lumbar spine disability.
- Claimed conditions
- r radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, r radiculopathy of the right lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 11, 2024
- Citation
- A24054922
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for his lumbar spine disability and radiculopathy of the lower extremities has been denied. The case is being remanded to consider a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings and special monthly compensation were dismissed due to his death. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of these claims as he died during their pendency.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for lumbar spine degenerative arthritis and radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, as well as his claim for TDIU, are being remanded due to inadequate examination reports and incomplete records.
- Denied
The Veteran was gainfully employed until June 30, 2014. The Board denied the claim for TDIU prior to July 1, 2014 as there were no service-connected disabilities that prevented the Veteran from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.
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