The veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for lumbosacral strain and cervical strain were denied. However, the veteran was granted an effective date of February 8, 2021, for service connection for various radiculopathy conditions.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the criteria for effective dates as outlined in 38 U.S.C. § 5110 and 38 C.F.R. § 3.400.

Claimed conditions

lumbosacral strain, cervical strain, radiculopathy, left lower extremity (femoral), radiculopathy, left lower extremity (sciatic), radiculopathy, right lower extremity (femoral), radiculopathy, right lower extremity (sciatic), radiculopathy, left upper extremity

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 15, 2025

Citation

A25003591

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