Radiculopathy & sciatica decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for cervical spondylosis and degenerative disc disease, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and left lower extremity radiculopathy, all secondary to the Veteran's service-connected lumbosacral strain.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for the service-connected right and left lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathies were granted, while those for femoral nerve radiculopathies were denied. The Board also remanded a claim for entitlement to TDIU.

The Board granted a 40 percent rating for radiculopathy of the left and right lower extremities, sciatic nerves, but denied ratings in excess of 20 percent for radiculopathy of the femoral nerves.

The Board remands the claims for further development, including obtaining a VA examination to assess the severity of the Veteran's service-connected conditions.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for radiculopathy, right lower extremity due to an inadequate VA examination.

The Board denied a compensable initial rating for the Veteran's service-connected left knee scar and remanded claims for increased ratings for radiculopathy in both upper and lower extremities, as well as a left knee disability.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a back disability and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for the initial 20 percent and subsequent 40 percent ratings for service-connected multilevel degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, as well as for service connection for right and left lower extremity radiculopathies.

The Board remands the claim for a VA examination to determine the impacts of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities on his ability to care for himself and his need for aid and attendance.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, lower back disorder (claimed as 'lower back with sciatica'), left leg pain (claimed as an artery rupture), and a bilateral ankle disorder due to insufficient evidence of record.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for service connection and increased ratings for certain conditions, but denied an increased rating for hemorrhoids.

The Board denied service connection for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy, but granted service connection for a left knee disability. The Board also denied increased ratings for GERD and lumbosacral strain.

The Board granted service connection for right and left upper extremity nerve conditions as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected cervical spine degenerative disc disease.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board granted a 40 percent rating for left and right lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy, sciatic nerve, but remanded an increased rating higher than 20 percent for cervical strain.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for left and right lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy, femoral nerve, as the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board remands the claims for increased ratings and service connection due to pre-decisional errors by the AOJ in violation of the duty to assist.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for various disabilities, including degenerative arthritis with spinal stenosis of the lumbar spine and paralysis of the sciatic nerves and hips.

The Board remands the claims for a rating in excess of 10 percent for lumbar spine disability, an initial rating for left lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy, and an initial compensable rating for left leg shin splints to afford the Veteran new examinations.

The Board remands the claims for an increased initial rating for right knee and back disabilities, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, and service connection for obstructive sleep apnea due to inadequate medical examinations and opinions.