Partly granted
The Board granted a 40 percent rating for the low back disability, left leg radiculopathy, and right leg radiculopathy for the entire period on appeal. A total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities was also granted prior to February 13, 2023.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence showing that the Veteran's low back disability and associated radiculopathies met the criteria for a 40 percent rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- thoracolumbar spine (low back) disability, left leg radiculopathy, right leg radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- October 1, 2025
- Citation
- 25012326
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