The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's cervical spine, lumbar spine, left and right lower extremity radiculopathy disabilities but granted a 10 percent rating for a painful scar of the mid back and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence not showing findings consistent with higher ratings, except for the grant of a 10 percent rating for a painful scar due to pain alone being insufficient without functional limitation.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical spine disability, Lumbar spine disability, Left lower extremity radiculopathy, Right lower extremity radiculopathy, Painful scar of the mid back
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 28, 2025
- Citation
- A25038661
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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- Denied
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- Denied
The veteran's bad conduct discharge precludes eligibility for VA benefits, including compensation and healthcare.
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