The Veteran's spine disability was reduced from 20% to 10%, and his right lower extremity radiculopathy was also reduced from 20% to 10%. The reduction in the rating for intervertebral disc syndrome with degenerative arthritis of the spine is granted, but a higher rating is denied. The reduction in the rating for right lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy (sciatic) is also granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not demonstrate actual improvement that would warrant a reduction in the disability ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- intervertebral disc syndrome with degenerative arthritis of the spine, right lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- September 17, 2024
- Citation
- A24057185
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for a higher disability rating for his back condition and TDIU are being remanded due to the need to consider the ameliorative effects of medication on his symptoms.
- Granted
The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy was granted a 20 percent rating effective October 13, 2010. The appeal for higher ratings and earlier effective dates were denied.
- Granted
The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection for lumbar degenerative arthritis with sacroiliitis, left and right lower extremity radiculopathy were granted effective October 14, 2008. The issues of TDIU and DEA are remanded.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for left and right lower extremity radiculopathy (femoral and sciatic) has been granted, with a disability rating of 20 percent effective December 21, 2020.
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