Radiculopathy & sciatica Board decisions

The Veteran's initial and subsequent ratings for partial neurogenic bladder have been denied.,The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to October 10, 2018 has also been denied.

The Board has denied a higher rating for the Veteran's lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease and remanded the issues of service connection for cervical radiculopathy and TDIU.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, claimed as depression and PTSD, is not service connected. The right foot disability is also not service connected. Service connection for radiculopathy of the left lower extremity associated with degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine is granted.

The Board has granted TDIU since February 16, 2013. Prior to that date, the combined service-connected disabilities rendered the Veteran unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a left shoulder disability, right shoulder disability (including strain and arthritis), left knee disability, and right knee disability due to insufficient examination findings and lack of nexus opinions.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for new VA examinations and additional evidence, including updated treatment records. The issues of rating his service-connected disabilities and determining whether his sleep apnea is related to service or secondary to PTSD are also being addressed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and his back disability as well as radiculopathy of the right lower extremity due to inadequate medical opinions and need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the case for further evaluation due to inconsistencies and errors in the previous VA examination reports, particularly regarding the presence of radiculopathy.

The Veteran's skin disorder, degenerative disc disease L5-S1 and bulge at S1-S2 (degenerative disc disease), and radiculopathy of the right lower extremity were not found to be service-connected. The Veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Veteran's TDIU claim for the period prior to January 22, 2018 is remanded due to conflicting evidence regarding his ability to work. The Board finds a need for further medical opinions on the impact of service-connected disabilities and the service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder on employment.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for diverticulosis, lumbosacral spine strain and degenerative disc disease, cervical spine degenerative disc disease, radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and endometriosis due to incomplete medical opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's back disability, left lower extremity radiculopathy, right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, left wrist disability, and left ankle disability. The right ankle disability is denied.

The Board has determined that additional examinations are needed for the Veteran's cervical spine and thoracolumbar spine disabilities due to limitations in range of motion testing. The issues related to left and right lower extremity radiculopathy are also remanded as they may be impacted by the results from these examinations.

The Veteran's radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) of the lumbar spine, patellofemoral syndrome of the left and right knees, and tinnitus have been granted service connection. The Veteran is also receiving a 20% rating for his radiculopathy.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating of his lumbar spine disability, bilateral hip disability, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and right lower extremity radiculopathy due to inadequate medical opinions in prior decisions.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbar degenerative disc disease with bulging at L5-S1 on an aggravation basis and bilateral lumbosacral radiculopathy of the lower extremities, secondary to lumbar degenerative disc disease with bulging at L5-S1.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for low back disorder, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathies, and TDIU due to inadequate examination and medical opinion in the prior decision.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw it.

The Veteran's claims of increased ratings for left lower extremity radiculopathy and degenerative joint disease lumbar spine with IVDS are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for lower back condition, numbness in upper extremities, neck pain, muscle fatigue and stiffness, cervical radiculopathy (carpal tunnel syndrome), left knee condition, right knee condition, and bilateral foot pain have been dismissed.,New and material evidence has been received to reopen previously denied claims of entitlement to service connection for a headache disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and insomnia.