Dismissed
The appeal for higher ratings for radiculopathy in the left and right lower extremities was withdrawn by the veteran, leading to the dismissal of these claims. However, TDIU was granted due to the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his ability to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's withdrawal of the appeal for higher ratings for radiculopathy in the left and right lower extremities led to their dismissal, but he met the criteria for TDIU due to the severity of his service-connected disabilities impacting his ability to work.
- Claimed conditions
- Radiculopathy, left lower extremity (femoral nerve), Radiculopathy, left lower extremity (sciatic nerve), Radiculopathy, right lower extremity (femoral nerve), Radiculopathy, right lower extremity (sciatic nerve)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 28, 2025
- Citation
- A25093336
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