Radiculopathy & sciatica Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his cervical and lumbar spine disabilities, as well as the separate radiculopathy disabilities, are remanded. Additionally, the claim for service connection for bilateral thrombophlebitis is also remanded.

The Board dismissed all appeals for service connection due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his claims.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy were denied effective dates prior to February 9, 2011.,Increased disability ratings for left and right lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy are also denied.,The Veteran's entitlement to SMC based on housebound status is denied as he does not meet the criteria.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support higher disability ratings or a separate rating for radiculopathy of femoral nerves prior to October 13, 2017. For the period since October 13, 2017, the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU were remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for residuals of meningitis, chronic headaches, low back disability, sciatica of the lower extremities, and left ankle disability due to in-service injuries. The issues are being remanded for further development including obtaining medical records and conducting examinations.

The Veteran's radiculopathy of the left lower extremity was initially rated at 10% prior to March 2, 2017. From March 2, 2017, a higher 20% rating is granted.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple service-connected disabilities, including bilateral hearing loss, osteoarthritis lumbar spine with scoliosis, radiculopathy of the left and right lower extremities, and TDIU. The case is remanded for additional examinations to assess the severity of his lumbar spine disability and radiculopathy disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a duty to assist error and incomplete records. The Veteran is entitled to an addendum VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of his low back disorder and radiculopathy of the LLE.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current lumbar spine disorder, diagnosed as degenerative disc disease and right lumbar radiculopathy, is due to his military service. The claim for service connection was granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a separate rating for neuropathy of the lower extremities as secondary to service-connected degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine and denied his claim for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities. The Board found no evidence of current neurological disorders in the Veteran's lower extremities.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability from October 27, 2010 to January 28, 2016.,Beginning October 27, 2010, the Veteran is also granted special monthly compensation based on statutory housebound status.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to deficiencies in a previous VA examination. The issues include increased ratings for lumbar myositis, discogenic disease, and radiculopathy of both lower extremities, as well as TDIU and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person or by reason of being housebound due to his service-connected disabilities. The evidence did not show that he required A&A or was permanently confined to his home.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, primarily his acquired psychiatric disorder and lower back disability, render him unemployable. The Board finds that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether the Veteran’s current bilateral hearing loss is related to acoustic trauma experienced during service.

The Board denied service connection for a right leg condition, including residuals of a lipoma, radiculopathy, and right knee disability.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection have been withdrawn. The Board has also remanded several issues, including those related to traumatic brain injury, urinary incontinence, and right hip disability.,Issues such as service connection for TBI, urinary incontinence, and right hip disability are now pending before the Board.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete service treatment records and a need to review newly submitted evidence, including a VA examination for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings due to outstanding development, specifically obtaining Social Security Administration and private medical records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for TDIU as there was no evidence showing that his service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has granted service connection for left and right lower extremity radiculopathy as secondary to lumbar spine degenerative disc disease. The claims for hypertension, DM, acquired psychiatric disorder, symptomatic paroxysmal atrial flutter, glaucoma, left and right lower extremity diabetic neuropathy, and right knee strain are all remanded.