The Board denied service connection for radiculopathy of the left lower extremity and denied increased ratings for lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, right shoulder disability, and left knee disability. The neck disability claim was remanded.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran had LLE radiculopathy or that his back, right shoulder, or left knee disabilities warranted higher ratings during the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- Radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, Lumbar spine degenerative disc disease with degenerative joint disease, Right shoulder disability, Left knee disability, Neck disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 5, 2024
- Citation
- A24071939
What this means for you
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