The Board has granted an effective date of May 15, 2013 for the Veteran's TDIU and DEA benefits claims based on continuous pursuit of his claim since May 15, 2013. The effective dates are fixed in accordance with the facts found.
The deciding factor: The Board finds that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation as of May 15, 2013.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine degenerative disc disease with degenerative joint disease and intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), left tibia fibula fracture with shortening and ankle involvement, loss of motion and strength in the left shoulder status post second left hemi-arthroplasty with degenerative joint disease, right lower extremity radiculopathy, left lower extremity radiculopathy, left foot flexion deformity, essential hypertension, noncompensable iliac crest scar and left hip trochanteric bursitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- March 18, 2026
- Citation
- A26024334
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the claims on appeal, including obtaining any outstanding treatment records and scheduling VA examinations to assess the current severity of service-connected disabilities. The Veteran's representative also requested reevaluation of his service-connected disabilities.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals were dismissed due to the death of the appellant. The issues related to service connection for various conditions and disability ratings.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for a lumbar spine disability, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and right lower extremity radiculopathy as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for left lower extremity radiculopathy and denied the claims for right knee disability, erectile dysfunction, GERD, sleep apnea, and hypertension. The decision is remanded for further action on these issues.
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