Partly granted
The veteran's low back disability rating was restored to 40% from February 17, 2022. However, the ratings for radiculopathy in both lower extremities remained at 20%.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the Veteran's symptoms and functional limitations.
- Claimed conditions
- low back disability, radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, radiculopathy of the right lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- January 15, 2025
- Citation
- A25003483
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