Partly granted
The Board granted an effective date of August 20, 2019 for service connection for right lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic) and assigned initial disability ratings for lumbosacral spine strain with IVDS, right and left lower extremity radiculopathies, and hypertension.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence showing continuous medication for hypertension and resolving any reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran regarding the severity of his conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- right lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic), lumbosacral spine strain with intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), hypertension, bilateral hearing loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 26, 2025
- Citation
- A25102544
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