Granted
The Board granted an effective date of June 29, 2023 for the grant of service connection for degenerative arthritis with intervertebral disc syndrome and radiculopathy of the left sciatic nerve.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claims were continuously pursued within one year of the initial denial, warranting an effective date of June 29, 2023.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis with intervertebral disc syndrome, Radiculopathy of the left sciatic nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- December 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25108474
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