Partly granted
The Board restored the previous ratings for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine with intervertebral disc syndrome and left and right lower extremity radiculopathy, but denied higher ratings for other conditions.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work, thus restoration was warranted.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) of the lumbar spine with intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), Left lower extremity radiculopathy with sciatic nerve involvement, Right lower extremity radiculopathy with sciatic nerve involvement, Left knee joint osteoarthritis, Right knee joint osteoarthritis, Erectile dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- February 25, 2025
- Citation
- A25016609
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