Radiculopathy & sciatica decisions — 2017
1,344 indexed Board decisions in 2017.
Badges describe the whole decision, not the outcome for every condition listed. An appeal can grant one issue and deny or remand another. Check the original decision for each issue; these outcomes do not predict your claim.
- Whole decision: DeniedJanuary 2017
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a higher rating for her low back condition or radiculopathy, except for a separate 10 percent rating granted for right lower extremity radiculopathy from August 31, 2010 to March 10, 2014.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)January 2017
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including scheduling a VA examination and addressing the issues of increased ratings for his lumbar spine disability and left lower extremity radiculopathy.
- Whole decision: GrantedJanuary 2017
The Board has determined that the Veteran's service connection claims for a low back disorder, left leg radiculopathy/sciatica, and left foot drop are granted. The case is also remanded to obtain an addendum opinion regarding whether his service-connected disabilities may have caused or aggravated his diagnosed left hip and left knee arthritis.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)January 2017
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination and review of his service-connected disabilities' impact on his ability to work.
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