Granted
The Veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability from December 15, 2020 to April 26, 2022 due to service-connected major depressive disorder, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, and left sciatic nerve radiculopathy.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from engaging in substantially gainful employment from December 15, 2020 to April 26, 2022.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, Left sciatic nerve radiculopathy, Major depressive disorder, Left knee limitation of extension, Left knee joint osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 18, 2025
- Citation
- A25100097
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