Partly granted
The Board denied earlier effective dates for several conditions but granted an earlier effective date for left lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy. Some issues were remanded for further consideration.
The deciding factor: The decisions were based on the criteria for effective dates and ratings as outlined in relevant regulations and the evidence of record.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar strain with degenerative arthritis status post fusion, back scar, right lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy, left lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25001231
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