The Veteran's lumbosacral strain and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy have been granted increased ratings of 40 percent each, effective from the date of the May 2020 rating decision. The claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder) and endometriosis/frozen feet have been withdrawn.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lumbosacral strain and radiculopathy were found to be moderately severe in severity with no ankylosis or other neurologic abnormalities. The claims for service connection were withdrawn as the Veteran did not contest them further.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral strain, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- March 12, 2026
- Citation
- A26022767
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew their appeal for service connection of a lumbosacral strain, resulting in the dismissal of this issue.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis, finding that it is related to his in-service injury. The claimant did not contest this decision.
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