The Veteran's claim for specially adapted housing was granted, while his TDIU claim prior to May 31, 2020, was denied. The low back disability rating issue is remanded for further development.

The deciding factor: The evidence supports the Veteran's need for a cane and wheelchair for locomotion, meeting the criteria for specially adapted housing. However, there is no evidence of unemployability prior to May 31, 2020, despite his service-connected disabilities.

Claimed conditions

Degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, Radiculopathy of the left and right sciatic nerve, Radiculopathy of the left and right femoral nerve, Radiculopathy of the left and right obturator nerve, Radiculopathy of the left and right ilio-inguinal nerve, Left and right hip limitation of flexion, Left and right hip limitation of extension, Left and right hip limitation of the thigh, Right knee strain, Hypertension

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

March 19, 2025

Citation

25003712

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