Partly granted
The Board granted earlier effective dates of January 18, 2022, for the 40 percent ratings for radiculopathy of the right and left lower extremities and lumbosacral spine disability, as well as a 10 percent rating for allergic rhinitis. The claims for increased ratings were denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports assigning an earlier effective date based on the Veteran's intent to file on January 18, 2022, and his continuous pursuit of these claims since that date.
- Claimed conditions
- Radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, Radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, Lumbosacral spine disability, Allergic rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 11, 2025
- Citation
- A25021934
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