The appeal for an increased rating for degenerative disc disease was granted to 40 percent effective May 5, 2023, while the appeals for lumbar radiculopathy in both lower extremities were also granted at 10 percent with the same effective date.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the Veteran's ongoing claims and the subsequent rating decisions granting increased ratings.

Claimed conditions

degenerative disc disease with spondylolisthesis, lumbar spine, lumbar radiculopathy, left lower extremity, lumbar radiculopathy, right lower extremity

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

40%

Decision date

February 5, 2025

Citation

A25010315

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