Partly granted
The veteran's disability ratings for low back and left sciatic nerve issues were restored to previous levels. Claims for erectile dysfunction and pseudofolliculitis were denied. Other issues, including service connection for headaches and hypertension, were remanded.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence available at the time of the rating decisions and the applicable regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, left lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve, erectile dysfunction, pseudofolliculitis barbae
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 22, 2025
- Citation
- A25005370
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