Radiculopathy & sciatica Board decisions

The Veteran's back disability and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy are granted as service-connected due to in-service vehicle accidents.

The Veteran's sciatic nerve lower left and right extremity radiculopathy claims are granted. The Veteran's migraine headaches claim is denied.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated as noncompensable prior to August 19, 2024 and at a 20% rating since that date.,The Veteran's depressive disorder is rated as 30% prior to December 1, 2022 and at a 40% rating since that date.,The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is rated as 20% prior to December 1, 2022 and at a 40% rating since that date.,The Veteran's left lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy is rated as 10% prior to August 3, 2024 and at a 20% rating since that date.,The Veteran's right lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy is rated as 10% prior to August 3, 2024 and at a 20% rating since that date.,The Veteran's left lower extremity femoral nerve radiculopathy is rated as 20% since August 3, 2024.,The Veteran's right ankle disability is rated as 10% prior to August 27, 2024 and at a 20% rating since that date.

The Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings and TDIU have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy (sciatic nerve) and nerve damage numbness residuals of electric shock are granted service connection. The claim for headaches is remanded due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed conditions are not service-connected due to lack of evidence supporting a nexus between his current disabilities and military service.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for traumatic brain injury with migraine headaches and denied service connection for cervical strain, left knee strain, and left ankle deltoid ligament sprain. The remaining claims have been granted or are pending further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of sinusitis, bilateral shin splints, gastroenteritis, headaches, left hip pain, vertigo, radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, lower back pain, or radiculopathy of the right lower extremity. As such, service connection for these conditions is denied.,The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of fibromyalgia and did not receive a VA examination prior to the June 2024 rating decision on appeal regarding whether fibromyalgia had its onset in service or is otherwise related to her service. As such, service connection for this condition is remanded.

The Veteran's lumbar radiculopathy and diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity are rated at 20 percent effective November 6, 2024.

The Veteran's inguinal hernia is granted a 10 percent initial rating. The claims for increased ratings of lumbosacral strain, radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve in both lower extremities, and service connection for an injury of the left thumb are remanded.

The Veteran's appeal of the denial of service connection for unspecified muscle pain is dismissed. The AOJ also remanded several other issues including increased evaluations and service connection claims.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have resulted in the need for regular aid and attendance, which is granted as special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance.

The Veteran was granted a disability evaluation of 40 percent for his left upper extremity radiculopathy.,The Veteran was also granted a disability evaluation of 50 percent for his right upper extremity radiculopathy.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy with radiculopathy of the lower extremities and knee disabilities was denied. The effective dates for the granted increased ratings were assigned as June 17, 2019.

The Board has dismissed all appeal issues as the Veteran withdrew his appeals prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU was granted with an effective date of May 3, 2016. The decision is based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities including his CFS and adjustment disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbosacral strain with IVDS and osteophytes, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and left lower extremity radiculopathy were denied as his claim was not filed within one year of the June 2014 rating decision denying these conditions. The effective date remains May 15, 2018.

The Board granted service connection for the Veteran's lumbar spine, cervical spine, and bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy disabilities with an effective date of February 9, 2015.