The Veteran's back disability was denied an increased rating, but the ratings for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy were granted at 20 percent effective February 22, 2024. The Veteran was also granted a TDIU from May 26, 2021.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support an increased rating for the back disability beyond the current ratings due to the lack of significant functional impairment or objective findings that would warrant a higher rating under the applicable criteria. However, the Veteran's lower extremity radiculopathy was found to be moderate and warranted a 20 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine degenerative disc disease (DDD) with intervertebral disc disease (IVDS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25031007
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
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