The Board denied an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for lumbosacral spine intervertebral disc syndrome, L5 S1 disc herniation, and strain residuals and thoracic spine strain residuals.,The Board also denied an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for left lower extremity sciatic and femoral nerve radiculopathy.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's Intent to File was received by VA on May 29, 2024, which is considered as the effective date for the awards.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral spine intervertebral disc syndrome, L5 S1 disc herniation, strain residuals and thoracic spine strain residuals, left lower extremity sciatic and femoral nerve radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- April 2, 2026
- Citation
- A26030219
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error and to obtain additional examination findings for the Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) as there was insufficient evidence to show he could not secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's service-connected lumbosacral spine disability, right and left lower extremity disabilities, and peripheral neuropathy have required the need for regular aid and attendance of another person. The Board has remanded several issues related to his service-connected conditions.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for his low back disability and radiculopathy, left lower extremity are dismissed. The Board grants a TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.
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