The Board restored the 40% rating for lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis, denied earlier effective dates and higher ratings for bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, and denied a TDIU.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show actual improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work, thus the reduction was improper.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis, lumbar radiculopathy left lower extremity, lumbar radiculopathy right lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- April 15, 2025
- Citation
- A25034555
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.
What you can do next
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