Radiculopathy & sciatica Board decisions

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability, including muscle spasms, is rated at 40 percent. Service connection for radiculopathy of the right and left lower extremities are granted as secondary to the lumbar spine disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities meet the schedular criteria for a TDIU throughout the entire period on appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of radiculopathy of the left lower extremity and denied his claims for service connection. The claim for increased rating for lumbar strain is also denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including an addendum medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's sciatica and pyriformis syndrome were aggravated by his service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to the appellant notifying the Board of their desire to withdraw the appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The appellant's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since June 14, 2011.

The Veteran's current low back disorder is due to in-service injuries and has been granted service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected lower facet joint disease and to determine the nature and etiology of his erectile dysfunction.

The Board finds that the appellant's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, thus denying his claim for TDIU.

The Board has granted a 20 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected left upper extremity radiculopathy and migraine headaches, effective March 17, 2016.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a combined effects medical opinion and consideration of all evidence of record.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted based on current evidence.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been denied.,Service connection has not been established for a left hand condition, bilateral upper extremities condition, or an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for low back disability, sciatic nerve impairment, bilateral hip disability, and bilateral knee disability. The claim for residuals of a cold injury to the right hand is pending.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining updated VA and private treatment records, as well as employment information from prior employers. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities will be evaluated by medical professionals.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development of his claims, including additional VA examinations and the provision of a complete medical history to ensure accurate evaluations.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar strain with degenerative arthritis and right leg sciatica, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and her active service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, finding that there is no evidence of current diagnoses or in-service incurrence or aggravation.,Service connection cannot be established as the Veteran did not provide any treatment records indicating he currently suffers from these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD with MDD is rated at 50 percent disabling since April 20, 2017. The other conditions have been rated appropriately based on their severity and impact on the Veteran.