The Veteran is granted an effective date of April 16, 2012 for the assignment of a separate compensable rating for right lower extremity radiculopathy affecting the sciatic nerve.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected thoracolumbar spine disability (degenerative arthritis) is denied as there is no evidence showing that the condition warranted a rating in excess of 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The effective date was granted based on the date VA received the Veteran's claim for service connection, April 16, 2012. The radiculopathy affecting the right lower extremity is considered part of this claim.,The Board found that there was no evidence showing that the Veteran's thoracolumbar spine disability warranted a rating in excess of 10 percent as his range of motion and other symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine, Radiculopathy affecting the right lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 12, 2024
- Citation
- A24055984
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for service connection of degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine was dismissed as a matter of law due to a full grant of benefits. The appeals for left knee and left ankle disabilities are remanded.
- Granted
The Veteran's lumbar disability and associated radiculopathy of the sciatic and femoral nerves are granted with effective dates from June 30, 2010. A 40% rating is assigned for the lumbar disability.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's back disability, including degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine, is related to his active service and grants service connection for this condition.
- Denied
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