The Board restored the 20 percent ratings for thoracolumbar spine disability, left lower extremity radiculopathy affecting femoral and sciatic nerves, denied service connection for GERD and IBS, and remanded the claim for obstructive sleep apnea.
The deciding factor: Improvement in the Veteran's conditions was not shown to justify the reduction in ratings; evidence did not support service connection for GERD and IBS.
- Claimed conditions
- Thoracolumbar spine disability, Lumbar radiculopathy affecting the left lower extremity-femoral nerve, Lumbar radiculopathy affecting the left lower extremity-sciatic nerve, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Obstructive sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 11, 2025
- Citation
- A25051590
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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