The veteran's request for a higher rating for low back disability was denied, but service connection for right lower extremity radiculopathy as secondary to the low back disability was granted.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence of record at the time of the February 2023 decision and the criteria for service connection for right lower extremity radiculopathy were met.

Claimed conditions

low back disability, right lower extremity radiculopathy

How they argued it

Secondary to another service-connected condition

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 27, 2025

Citation

A25006821

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