Partly granted
The Board granted a 20 percent rating for the lumbar spine disorder, radiculopathy of both lower extremities, and TDIU, while dismissing the appeal for a higher rating for ischemic heart disease.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lumbar spine disorder and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathies were found to be more severe than previously rated, warranting increased ratings. The issue of entitlement to a higher rating for ischemic heart disease was withdrawn by the Veteran.
- Claimed conditions
- Ischemic heart disease, Degenerative disc disease, lumbar spine (lumbar spine disorder), Herniated disc, lumbar spine (lumbar spine disorder), Radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, Radiculopathy of the left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25019372
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