Radiculopathy & sciatica Board decisions

The veteran's appeal for higher ratings for service-connected conditions was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection and increased disability ratings.

The veteran's claims for service connection for left and right lower extremity sciatica, secondary to service-connected lumbar strain, and an increased evaluation for tension headaches were granted.

The Board granted the veteran's appeal and restored service connection for left lower extremity radiculopathy, finding that the severance was improper.

The veteran is granted an effective date of August 5, 2021 for a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) based on service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for a 20 percent evaluation of radiculopathy in both lower extremities.

The Board denied service connection for several conditions but granted it for right hip disability and assigned a 20 percent rating for right knee instability. Some issues were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's sleep apnea, finding it secondary to his service-connected depressive disorder, lumbar spine spondylosis with DDD, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, and bilateral hip strain.

The veteran's appeal for attorney fees was granted for increased evaluations of lumbar degenerative disc disease and migraines, but denied for radiculopathy of bilateral lower extremities and DEA eligibility.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, left leg pain, right leg pain, and increased ratings for several conditions. It remanded decisions on service connection for a bilateral finger condition, left knee pain, and right knee pain.

The veteran's claim for service connection for residual scars on the right knee was granted. The claims for cervical nerve radiculopathy and cervical spine condition were remanded due to new evidence.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for left knee instability was granted at 20 percent. Claims for increased ratings for painful range of motion in the left knee and degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine were denied. The veteran was granted a separate disability rating of 20 percent for radiculopathy in both lower extremities, effective March 8, 2022.

The Board remanded all issues to the VA for further action. The Veteran's claims are not granted or denied at this time.

Service connection for lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease is denied. Other issues are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's service connection for a back disability, radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, and radiculopathy of the right lower extremity has been granted.

The veteran is granted an effective date of January 1, 2018, for Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities. The veteran is also eligible for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA).

The veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment. Therefore, a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) effective September 11, 2019 is granted.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for a higher rating of thoracolumbar strain and service connection for lower back disc protrusion and paralysis sciatic nerve. The Board found that additional medical examinations are needed to adequately assess the severity of these conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal to maintain a separate rating for right lower extremity radiculopathy, finding that the original decision to sever this service connection was proper due to clear and unmistakable error.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities meet the criteria for a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU). The Veteran is granted TDIU.