Partly granted
The veteran was granted a TDIU rating from November 21, 2016. Other claims for increased disability ratings and special monthly compensation were denied.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the Veteran's service-connected conditions precluding him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment.
- Claimed conditions
- thoracolumbar spine disability (back condition), neck condition, right lower extremity radiculopathy, left lower extremity radiculopathy, right upper extremity radiculopathy, left upper extremity radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 2, 2025
- Citation
- 25000062
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