Denied
The Board denied earlier effective dates for the assignment of a 40 percent rating for lumbar spine disability and service connection for radiculopathy, right lower extremity, as well as DEA benefits.
The deciding factor: It was not factually ascertainable that the Veteran's conditions increased in severity prior to August 22, 2022, and he did not meet eligibility criteria for DEA benefits before this date.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine disability, radiculopathy, right lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 25, 2025
- Citation
- A25016584
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