The Veteran's left hip arthroplasty, cervical disc bulge C5-6 with degenerative joint disease, LUE radiculopathy, herniated nucleus pulposus, and LLE radiculopathy sciatic nerve have been granted effective as of February 24, 2021.
The deciding factor: The VA examination conducted on February 24, 2021, determined that a 50 percent rating was warranted for moderately severe residuals of weakness, pain, or limitation of motion following implantation of a prosthesis.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Hip Arthroplasty, Cervical Disc Bulge C5-6 with Degenerative Joint Disease, LUE Radiculopathy, Middle and Lower Radicular Groups, Herniated Nucleus Pulposus, L5-S1 with Sacroiliac Dysfunction, Left Lower Extremity (LLE) Radiculopathy Sciatic Nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- September 23, 2024
- Citation
- A24059901
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