The Board granted service connection for an unspecified depressive disorder, secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities. The claims for increased ratings for sciatic radiculopathy were denied, but an effective date of August 29, 2019, was granted for TDIU and DEA benefits.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported a finding that the Veteran's depressive disorder was secondary to his service-connected disabilities. The severity of the sciatic radiculopathy did not warrant a higher rating based on the medical findings.
- Claimed conditions
- Unspecified depressive disorder, Sciatic radiculopathy (right lower extremity), Sciatic radiculopathy (left lower extremity)
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25050131
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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