Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the issues of increased ratings for degenerative disc disease and intervertebral disc syndrome of the lumbar spine, lumbosacral radiculopathy of the lower left extremity, and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.
The deciding factor: A retrospective medical opinion is needed to ensure the Veteran's reported symptoms are adequately considered, including potential incapacitating episodes, for the entire period on appeal.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative disc disease (DDD) and intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) of the lumbar spine, Lumbosacral radiculopathy of the lower left extremity (LLE)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 20, 2025
- Citation
- A25015342
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