The Board denied increased ratings for the veteran's degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, radiculopathy of the left and right lower extremities, chronic left hip strain (flexion), left hip strain (extension), left hip strain (impairment of thigh), and PTSD. However, it granted an increased initial rating of 20 percent for radiculopathy of the right lower extremity prior to July 10, 2019, and earlier effective dates for service connection for left hip strain (extension) and left hip strain (impairment of thigh).
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of the veteran's symptoms as documented in medical records and examinations, with no evidence supporting a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, Radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, Radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, Chronic left hip strain (flexion), Left hip strain (extension), Left hip strain (impairment of thigh), Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 2, 2024
- Citation
- A24062946
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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- Partly granted
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- Denied
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