Granted
The Board granted earlier effective dates for the awards of service connection and ratings, including IVDS with degenerative arthritis, right and left lower extremity radiculopathy, major depressive disorder (MDD), and eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA).
The deciding factor: The evidence submitted in December 2020 was new and relevant, and the Veteran has continuously pursued his claims since April 10, 2020.
- Claimed conditions
- Intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) with degenerative arthritis, Right lower extremity radiculopathy, involvement of L4/L5/S1/S2/S3 nerve roots (sciatic nerve) with external popliteal nerve (common peroneal), foot drop associated with IVDS with degenerative arthritis, Left lower extremity radiculopathy, involvement of L4/L5/S1/S2/S3 nerve roots (sciatic nerve) associated with IVDS with degenerative arthritis, Major depressive disorder (MDD), Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA)
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 5, 2025
- Citation
- A25096273
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