The Veteran's LLE and RLE radiculopathy have been rated at 20 percent, the maximum schedular rating. The Veteran's unspecified depressive disorder has also been rated at 50 percent, the maximum schedular rating.,Entitlement to a higher rating for GI disorder is denied as the Veteran is already in receipt of the maximum schedular rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's conditions have all been assigned their maximum schedular ratings based on the severity and frequency of symptoms reported.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Lower Extremity Radiculopathy, Right Lower Extremity Radiculopathy, Unspecified Depressive Disorder, Gastrointestinal (GI) Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 4, 2024
- Citation
- A24080325
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy are being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition, without considering the ameliorative effects of any medication he uses.
- Granted
The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy has been granted a 30 percent disability rating since November 29, 2021.
- Denied
The Veteran's PTSD, OCD, GAD, and unspecified depressive disorder are rated at 70 percent disabling. The appeal for increased ratings is denied.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are at least as likely as not attributable to his active duty service.
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