The Board denied a rating in excess of 40 percent for lumbago and remanded issues related to separate ratings for lower extremity neurologic disorders, carpal tunnel syndrome, and special monthly compensation.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support an increased rating for the Veteran's lumbago as it did not show unfavorable ankylosis or incapacitating episodes of IVDS. The Board also found that a remand was necessary to determine if separate ratings were warranted for neurologic disorders and carpal tunnel syndrome.
- Claimed conditions
- Lumbago, Right Lower Extremity Neurologic Disorder, Left Lower Extremity Neurologic Disorder, Left Upper Extremity Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- April 11, 2025
- Citation
- A25033782
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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