Denied
The Board denied higher ratings for degenerative arthritis of the spine with IVDS and radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet or exceed the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the spine with IVDS, Left lower extremity radiculopathy, Right lower extremity radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 10, 2025
- Citation
- 25013821
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