The Board granted a 30% rating for bronchitis from April 26, 2023, and higher ratings of 40% for radiculopathy in both lower extremities and 30% for the femoral nerve from February 7, 2018 or 2019, as well as a TDIU.
The deciding factor: The most probative evidence showed that the Veteran's radiculopathies manifested by adverse symptomatology equating to no more than moderately severe incomplete paralysis of the lower extremities and severe incomplete paralysis for the femoral nerve. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to maintain gainful employment.
- Claimed conditions
- bronchitis, radiculopathy left lower extremity (L4/L5/S1/S2/S3 nerve roots), radiculopathy right lower extremity (L4/L5/S1/S2/S3 nerve roots), radiculopathy left lower extremity (L2/L3/L4 nerve roots)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 18, 2025
- Citation
- A25053454
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
The Board denied service connection for bronchitis, COPD, asthma, and plantar fasciitis as not being related to the Veteran's military service. The Board also denied an increased rating for painful malunion of the left clavicle, compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the claims for service connection for bronchitis, COPD, asthma, compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for OSA, and an increased rating higher than 20 percent for painful malunion of the left clavicle.
- Dismissed
The veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, asthma, and bronchitis was dismissed as the Board Appeal request was not timely filed.
- Denied
The Board denied an increased rating for bronchitis and an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection, as the evidence did not support a higher rating or an earlier effective date.
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