Radiculopathy & sciatica decisions — 2026

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's hip and foot disabilities, as well as her sleep apnea. The main reasons for remand include obtaining new medical opinions regarding the severity of the hip conditions, the etiology of the bilateral foot disability, and the Veteran's service connection claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for anxiety was denied as the evidence did not support a diagnosis of an anxiety disorder.,The Veteran's claim for increased rating for depression was denied because his symptoms were consistent with those already covered by his existing service-connected disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his bilateral knees and back conditions, prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU effective April 26, 2019.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative arthritis and spinal stenosis with L3-L5 disc herniation (lumbar disability), left lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve, and right lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve. The Board found that these conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for radiculopathy of the left and right upper extremities due to a duty to assist error. Additional development is required, including PACT Act consideration and VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to errors in obtaining relevant records and providing an adequate etiological opinion.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been withdrawn. The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a back disability, right knee disability, and left knee disability.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for TDIU based on his service-connected diabetes and diabetic neuropathy, finding that these conditions render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's left upper extremity radiculopathy has been rated at 40 percent since November 26, 2018.,The Veteran's right upper extremity radiculopathy has been rated at 30 percent since November 26, 2018.

The Board dismissed the issues of service connection for lumbar spondylosis and degenerative disc disease, radiculopathy, right lower extremity, sciatic nerve, and rotator cuff tear, glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis, left shoulder as they were already granted in a previous decision.

The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy is granted as secondary to his service-connected thoracic back strain, effective March 22, 2019. The claims for left and right knee disabilities and erectile dysfunction are remanded.

The Veteran's sciatic nerve disorder with left leg neuropathy is being remanded for further evaluation due to incomplete causation and aggravation opinions.

The Board has restored the Veteran's ratings for right and left upper extremity radiculopathy from 40% to 20%, effective July 1, 2020.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is dismissed as moot due to the grant of a higher rating for migraine headaches.,The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of PTSD with alcohol use disorder is dismissed.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new and relevant evidence submitted by the Veteran. The underlying merits of the claims must be addressed, including any additional development that may be warranted.

The Veteran's service-connected neck and radiculopathy disabilities require the need for regular aid and attendance, as he is unable to perform daily activities without assistance.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for all four lower extremity radiculopathy claims as they were not properly submitted by an authorized representative.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims and earlier effective dates for various disabilities, including erectile dysfunction, migraines, hip disorders, lower extremity disorders, and tinnitus.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, effectively dismissing the case.

The Veteran withdrew all pending appeals, including those for initial compensable rating for sensorineural hearing loss and service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), coronary heart disease, hypertension, left and right sciatic radulopathy pain and hypoesthesia of the lower extremities, and restless leg syndrome, left and right legs.