Radiculopathy & sciatica decisions — 2026

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected radiculopathy, sciatic nerve, right lower extremity is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Board has dismissed all appeals as the appellant filed his VA Form 10182 more than 60 days after the February 6, 2024, supplemental statement of the case (SSOC) was mailed.

The Veteran's service-connected lumbosacral strain, left and right lower extremity radiculopathy (femoral nerve) have been rated as 10 percent and 20 percent respectively. The Board has determined that the current ratings are appropriate.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased disability evaluations for right and left lower extremity sciatic and femoral radiculopathy due to an inadequate VA examination in October 2024.

The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy was rated as 20 percent disabling from June 23, 2020. The Board granted a higher rating of 40 percent effective June 23, 2020.

The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates were dismissed as he withdrew his claims prior to the Board hearing.

The Veteran's RLE radiculopathy was initially rated at 10 percent, but the Board has now granted a higher rating of 20 percent.

The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates were dismissed as he withdrew his claims prior to the Board hearing.

The Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, left and right lower extremity radiculopathy are remanded due to the need for clarification of medical opinions regarding the etiology of his symptoms.

Service connection for ED was granted with an effective date of May 17, 2021.,Service connection for radiculopathy of the left lower extremity was denied prior to January 20, 2022.,Service connection for radiculopathy of the right lower extremity was granted with an effective date of January 5, 2024.,Service connection for right ear hearing loss and tinnitus were not granted as secondary to service-connected disabilities.,Service connection for kidney disability was denied.,Service connection for OSA was granted.,Service connection for PTSD was denied.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD, to include MDD and anxiety was granted.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings have been granted, with the earliest effective date being February 16, 2023. The Veteran now receives a 50 percent rating for his lumbosacral spine disability.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service-connected due to herbicide exposure under the PACT Act. The claims for headaches, lumbar back disability, sciatic radiculopathy, and TDIU are remanded.

The Veteran's initial ratings for degenerative disc disease with spinal stenosis and disc bulge, right lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve), and right lower extremity radiculopathy (femoral nerve) have been denied.,The Veteran's back disability is rated at 10 percent due to limitations in range of motion. The claim for an increased rating was denied.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed due to concurrent elections of review options.

The Veteran's back disability is rated at 20 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. A TDIU was granted as of October 16, 2020.

The Board has restored service connection for Ischemic Heart Disease, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Diabetes Mellitus type II, Chronic Kidney Disease, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy of the lower left extremity sciatic nerve, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy of the lower right extremity sciatic nerve, and Hypertension. The Board found that the original grant of service connection was not clearly erroneous due to the Veteran's exposure along the DMZ in Korea.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for radiculopathy of the right lower extremity as secondary to his service-connected intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) and degenerative disc disease (DDD).

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate examination and duty to assist error. The Veteran's back disability is being examined again to determine if it was aggravated by his service-connected lower extremity disabilities.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection for plantar fasciitis, dengue (internal hemorrhaging), erectile dysfunction, choroidopathy (bilateral photophobia), and right lower extremity radiculopathy. The issues were improperly docketed on this appeal.,These matters cannot be readjudicated under the current docket number due to previous decisions.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to their death during the pendency of the appeal.