Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for a rating in excess of 20 percent for intervertebral disc syndrome and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error.
The deciding factor: Remand is required to notify the Veteran of her right to a pre-decisional hearing, as she did not receive this notice prior to the rating decisions being issued.
- Claimed conditions
- Intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) with low back herniated disc at L5-S1, Left leg radiculopathy, femoral nerve, Left leg radiculopathy, sciatic nerve, Right leg radiculopathy, femoral nerve, Right leg radiculopathy, sciatic nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25096653
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