Radiculopathy & sciatica decisions — 2025

The veteran was granted an initial rating of 60 percent for both right and left sciatic nerve disabilities, but denied higher ratings for other conditions. Special monthly compensation at the (r-1) level was also granted.

The Veteran's requests for increased evaluations for thoracic spine condition and radiculopathy in both lower extremities were denied. The claim for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis was remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's request for an earlier effective date for several disability evaluations and DEA eligibility.

The veteran is granted a 30% rating for femoral nerve radiculopathy and a 50% rating for post traumatic headaches. The effective date for TDIU and DEA is October 31, 2012. Other issues are remanded.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of cervical and lumbar spine disabilities, as well as related radiculopathy conditions. The veteran will undergo a VA examination to determine the cause of these disabilities.

The Board remanded all issues to the AOJ for further development and opinions, including VA examinations.

The veteran was granted a 40% rating for three service-connected conditions effective October 1, 2015. The claim for total disability due to individual unemployability (TDIU) was denied, and the claim for residuals of service-connected scars was remanded.

The veteran's claims for higher ratings or service connection for various conditions were mostly denied, but some issues were remanded for further review.

The veteran's service connection for a low back disorder, including degenerative arthritis, spinal stenosis, and right lower extremity radiculopathy, is granted. The decision is based on the presumption of continuity of symptomatology since service.

The veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve in the left lower extremity was denied. The claim for the right lower extremity was remanded for further examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and a higher rating for service-connected radiculopathy of the left lower extremity.

The veteran's 20 percent rating for left lower extremity radiculopathy was restored effective from December 15, 2022. The claim for a higher rating was remanded.

The veteran's effective date for service connection of left leg radiculopathy, sciatic nerve is granted as September 14, 2014.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve of the left lower extremity was granted from March 8, 2023. Other issues were remanded.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for right knee, left lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy, and right lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy were denied. The claims for service connection for left hip avascular necrosis of hip status post left hip arthroplasty and right hip osteoarthritis, hip strain, and avascular necrosis were remanded.

The veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for TDIU was granted, with the effective date set to April 29, 2004. The Board found that the veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation since that date.

Service connection for the veteran's back disability is granted. The claims for radiculopathy of both lower extremities are remanded for further adjudication.

The veteran is granted a 20 percent rating for sciatic nerve issues in both legs and an earlier effective date for total disability based on individual unemployability.

The veteran was granted an initial evaluation of 20 percent for left and right lower extremity radiculopathy, as well as left and right ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain.

The appeal is granted for readjudication of claims due to new and relevant evidence. Some issues are remanded for further development.