Radiculopathy & sciatica Board decisions

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed as he has withdrawn all his pending appeals.

The Veteran's claim for a 30 percent rating for histoplasmosis of the lung is granted. Service connection for coronary artery disease is also granted, but service connection for bladder infections and sciatic lumbar disease are denied.

The Veteran withdrew his claims for service connection for various conditions, including left shoulder disability, cervical spine disability, left foot disability, right foot disability, hearing loss (right ear), GERD, skin condition, radiculopathy of the upper and lower extremities, and a nervous condition. The Board also dismissed the claim for lumbago and sleep apnea due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's depressive disorder is granted as service-connected. TDIU due to service-connected disabilities prior to March 30, 2015 is also granted.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his lumbar spine degenerative disc disease and right lower extremity radiculopathy are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Board has determined that there is insufficient evidence to adjudicate the special monthly compensation claim and has therefore remanded for further development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for his lumbosacral spine disorder and for TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development of evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied due to lack of evidence linking the claimed conditions to his military service.

The Board has denied clothing allowances for knee braces and insoles, but has remanded the issue of back brace allowance due to lack of clarity in the record.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee disability, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine with spondylosis, and right lower extremity radiculopathy is remanded due to insufficient evidence. The Board requests additional medical records and examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability (torticollis) was previously denied in July 1971, and new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claim.,Service connection for hyperlipidemia is not warranted as it does not constitute a recognized disability for VA purposes.

The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy is rated at 20 percent prior to November 1, 2012. The Veteran also receives a TDIU effective March 31, 2012.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including low back disability, neck pain, buttocks pain (radiculopathy), groin pain, and headaches. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed disabilities are not related to his military service and have denied all of his claims for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for a lumbar spine disability and right leg radiculopathy, but denied service connection for cervical spine disability, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, sleep apnea, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), and elevated cholesterol levels.

The Board is remanding the claims for increased ratings and service connection due to inadequate examination findings, inextricably intertwined issues, and need for further development of medical evidence.,The Board is also remanding the claim for TDIU as it is derivative of other claims currently before the Board.,All relevant treatment records must be obtained, including private records not already obtained.

The Board denied reopening of the claim for service connection due to lack of new and material evidence, as the Veteran's in-service lumbar strain was not shown to be related to her current back disability.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for right lower extremity radiculopathy of the saphenous nerve was dismissed. The Board also remanded the issue of service connection for headaches, which are claimed to be secondary to his cervical spine disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including back, knee, hip, and radiculopathy conditions, are so severe that he is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board dismissed all service connection claims due to the Veteran's death.