Partly granted
The veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for radiculopathy and TDIU were granted, but the claim for an increased evaluation of low back disability was denied.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence showing the severity and onset of symptoms related to the claimed conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- radiculopathy, right lower extremity (sciatic nerve), radiculopathy, left lower extremity (sciatic nerve), low back disability, individual unemployability (TDIU), special monthly compensation (SMC)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 8, 2025
- Citation
- A25002128
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