Partly granted
The veteran is granted an effective date of December 29, 2020 for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance. The claims for earlier effective dates for lumbar spine DDD with IVDS and LLE radiculopathy are dismissed and denied respectively.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the date the claim was received and the evidence showing the veteran's need for regular aid and attendance.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine degenerative disc disease (DDD) with Intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), left lower extremity (LLE) radiculopathy (femoral nerve)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25002230
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