The veteran was granted a 10% rating for left lower extremity radiculopathy from March 8, 2018, and a 20% rating from February 5, 2020. The claim for TDIU prior to November 2, 2021, was denied. The claim for a higher rating for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine was remanded.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of the veteran's symptoms and their impact on his ability to work.

Claimed conditions

left lower extremity radiculopathy, degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

20%

Decision date

January 16, 2025

Citation

25000665

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