Radiculopathy & sciatica Board decisions

The Board granted service connection for sinusitis and a separate disability rating of 10 percent for radiculopathy of the right leg, while denying a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis and a higher rating for degenerative arthritis of the spine.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for left ear hearing loss and service connection for major depressive disorder, among other issues. The decision also remanded several claims for further development.

The Board granted service connection for right and left lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy, finding that these conditions are secondary to the Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine degenerative arthritis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and total disability based on individual unemployability, as the evidence did not support a finding of severe to complete paralysis in any of the left lower extremity radiculopathy conditions.

The veteran withdrew the appeal, and all claims were dismissed.

The Board granted an effective date of October 27, 2021, for the award of service connection for residual scar status post squamous cell carcinoma but denied an earlier effective date for back disability.

The Board remands the matters on appeal for the development requested by the Court, specifically requesting that the AOJ obtain private treatment records from Active Health Chiropractic.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 20 percent for right lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve) from January 17, 2019, and remanded the issues of an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for lumbar spine intervertebral disc syndrome and entitlement to Special Monthly Compensation.

The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy was granted a disability rating of 40 percent, but no higher, from October 2, 2017.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that the evidence did not support higher ratings or service connection.

The Board granted an initial rating of 20 percent for left lower extremity radiculopathy, sciatic nerve, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to care for his daily needs without requiring the regular aid and attendance of another person, and he is granted an increased disability rating of 20 percent for left and right lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy.

The Board granted the restoration of a 20 percent rating for right lower extremity radiculopathy from September 10, 2024, and granted separate ratings for left and right lower extremity neuralgia. The lumbar spine disability was denied a higher rating.

The Board granted service connection for hemorrhoids as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The claims for a back disability and left lower extremity radiculopathy were remanded for further development.

The Board granted restoration of a 20 percent rating for left lower extremity radiculopathy effective May 7, 2024, as the reduction was improper.

The Board granted service connection for several conditions, including diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy, but denied increased ratings for intervertebral disc syndrome and other conditions.

The Board denied service connection for right and left wrist disabilities, right and left lower extremity radiculopathy, and bilateral hearing loss. However, the claim for headaches was granted, and some claims were remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for a timely filing of an appeal regarding service connection and initial rating for bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, as well as other conditions.

The Board granted service connection for low back pain and migraines, effective October 1, 2019. The claim for sciatic nerve pain was remanded.

The Board remands the claims for a compensable initial evaluation and an increased rating for radiculopathy affecting the left external cutaneous nerve due to a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error.