Radiculopathy & sciatica Board decisions

All appeals were dismissed because the veteran did not file timely notices of disagreement.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine and bilateral upper extremity cervical radiculopathy. The Board acknowledged that the medical nexus opinion was inadequate due to overlooked service treatment records.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 40 percent for left and right lower extremity radiculopathy, as well as entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) based on loss of use of both legs. The Board found that an adequate VA examination was not conducted.

The veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities has been granted. The Board found that the veteran is unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation because of his service-connected conditions.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating than 20 percent for back disability was denied. The claim for separate ratings for bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy was remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher ratings for lumbosacral strain with IVDS and radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, maintaining the 10% rating.

The appeal for service connection of left lower extremity sciatica was dismissed because the condition was already granted service connection in April 2024.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative disc disease and sciatic nerve radiculopathy, to determine if these conditions are secondary to service-connected ankle and feet disabilities.

The veteran's claims for higher ratings for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy were denied. The claims for service connection for right elbow pain, right wrist pain, and total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) were remanded.

The Board restored the veteran's rating for intervertebral disc syndrome and lumbosacral strain to 40% effective May 24, 2021. Other issues related to service connection were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions, finding that the veteran's disabilities did not originate in or are related to his military service.

The Board remanded all issues for further development and examination. The Veteran's claims involve various ratings for service-connected disabilities related to the lumbar spine, lower extremities, and knees.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for OSA, increased ratings for sciatic radiculopathy, and TDIU due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The appeal for an increased rating was dismissed because the veteran requested to withdraw it.

The Board remanded all issues to obtain adequate VA examinations and medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and higher ratings were mixed. Some issues were denied, some granted, and others remanded.

The Board remanded the claims to obtain additional records and correct a duty to assist error.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding it related to the veteran's service-connected musculoskeletal disabilities and adjustment disorder with depressed mood.

The veteran's appeal for service connection of several conditions was dismissed because the veteran requested to withdraw the appeal.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) secondary to the veteran's service-connected lumbosacral strain with lumbar degenerative disc disease and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy.