Radiculopathy & sciatica Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches, cervical radiculopathy of the right upper extremity, and major depressive disorder has been denied.,Service connection was not granted as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis or in-service occurrence of these conditions.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal regarding a higher rating for radiculopathy of the left lower extremity. The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Veteran's increased ratings for intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy have been denied as the evidence does not show incapacitating episodes or moderate to severe symptoms.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have resulted in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a TDIU rating. The AOJ should request any outstanding medical records and lay statements from the Veteran to support his claim.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for cervical spine disability, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), and higher rating for low back pain with radiculopathy due to incomplete development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to inadequate VA examinations and failure to comply with previous remand directives.

The Veteran's attorney withdrew the appeal of service connection for hypertension, hearing loss, and initial ratings for bipolar II disorder with psychotic features and PTSD, spinal stenosis at L4-5, lumbar radiculopathy of the right and left lower extremity, and tinnitus.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for asthma, and increased ratings for bilateral radiculopathy of the lower extremities were denied. The Board found that there was no evidence to support a finding of direct service connection for asthma.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including left foot disability, ovarian cyst, sinusitis, arthritis, abdominal pain, chest pain, low back disability with radiculopathy of the lower extremities, sleep apnea, neuroma of the left foot, fibromyalgia, diabetes mellitus, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, and anemia. The claims are being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for headaches, tinnitus, depressive disorder, and bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy have been granted. The claim for right middle finger fracture residuals has been denied.,The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for left shoulder condition and right shoulder condition.

The Board has remanded the claims for lumbar spine disability, left lower extremity radiculopathy, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and headaches due to outstanding VA treatment records and a need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims due to new evidence being added to his file and the need for a Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC).

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating due to insufficient medical opinions regarding his lumbar spine disability, radiculopathy, and right ankle disability. The issues are currently pending further development.

The Board has granted a disability rating of 20 percent for the Veteran's low back disability, bilateral lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy affecting the sciatic nerve, left lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy affecting the femoral nerve, and right lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy affecting the femoral nerve. The eye scar disability has also been granted a separate 10 percent rating.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is rated at 40 percent, effective from the date of this decision. For the period from March 1, 2014 to January 24, 2018, his right and left lower extremity radiculopathy are each rated at 20 percent.

The Board has determined that the TDIU claim must be remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and their impact on his ability to work. The case will be returned for further development.

The Board denied reopening of the claims for service connection for dorsolumbar paravertebral myositis with scoliosis and lumbar radiculopathy due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, left and right lower extremity radiculopathy, and entitlement to TDIU have been denied as there is no evidence of new and material information or sufficient medical evidence to establish these conditions.