Partly granted
The Board denied an increased rating for lumbar spine degenerative arthritis and granted a 20 percent initial rating for right lower extremity radiculopathy, but did not grant an increased rating for somatic symptom disorder.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence of record, including medical examinations and reports, which supported the findings regarding the severity of the Veteran's conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine degenerative arthritis, right lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve), somatic symptom disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 22, 2025
- Citation
- 25013162
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