The Veteran's low back condition and right knee condition were granted ratings of 50 percent and 20 percent, respectively, from December 1, 2023. The other conditions for which increased ratings were sought were denied.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence supported a 50 percent rating for the low back condition due to the degree of impairment, while the right knee and other radiculopathy conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings based on the available evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- Low back condition (degenerative arthritis of the lumbosacral spine with intervertebral disc syndrome), Right lower extremity radiculopathy impacting the sciatic nerve, Right lower extremity radiculopathy impacting the femoral nerve, Left lower extremity radiculopathy impacting the sciatic nerve, Left lower extremity radiculopathy impacting the femoral nerve, Right knee condition, Erectile dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 17, 2025
- Citation
- A25052940
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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- Partly granted
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- Denied
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- Partly granted
The Board denied service connection for erectile dysfunction and remanded the claims for a sleep disorder and headaches to ensure proper development of evidence.
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