Denied
The Board denied all claims for increased or initial ratings for the veteran's service-connected conditions.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings as outlined in the VA's rating schedule.
- Claimed conditions
- thoracolumbar strain w/herniated discs, scoliosis, foraminal stenosis and degenerative arthritis, right lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy, right lower extremity femoral nerve radiculopathy, mixed incontinence associated with the back disability, depressive disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25001642
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