Partly granted
The veteran's claim for a higher rating for low back disability and post-operative lumbar spine scar was denied. The veteran was granted a 40% rating for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy and total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU). The claims for special monthly compensation (SMC) were remanded.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence of record and the application of the schedule of ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- low back disability, right lower extremity radiculopathy, left lower extremity radiculopathy, post-operative lumbar spine scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 23, 2025
- Citation
- A25006254
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