Partly granted
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for several service-connected conditions, except for a 80 percent rating for left sciatic nerve radiculopathy and 20 percent ratings for right lower radiculopathy affecting the femoral nerve, both effective from June 1, 2023.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence showing that the Veteran's conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable rating codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Intervertebral Disc Syndrome (IVDS) of the thoracolumbar spine, Left lower radiculopathy affecting the sciatic nerve, Right lower radiculopathy affecting the sciatic nerve, Left lower radiculopathy affecting the femoral nerve, Right lower radiculopathy affecting the femoral nerve, Cervical spine strain with IVDS, Left upper extremity radiculopathy, Right upper extremity radiculopathy, Obstructive sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25012197
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