Radiculopathy & sciatica Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for a TDIU on an extra-schedular basis prior to schedular eligibility for the period prior to July 26, 2010 is denied. The Board found that his service-connected disabilities did not meet the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to their combined evaluation of 30 percent. The appeal for secondary service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and low back condition are remanded.

The Veteran's right leg radiculopathy is rated at 20 percent, and his left leg radiculopathy remains at 10 percent. The Board also granted a TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's left and right lower extremity sciatic nerves were granted an initial 20 percent rating from June 26, 2012 to October 4, 2018. From October 5, 2018 to the present, a higher rating for the left lower extremity sciatic nerve is denied.

The Board has denied increased ratings for the Veteran's chronic lumbar strain and lower extremity radiculopathy. The case is being remanded to consider the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has remanded the case for further development to determine if the Veteran is entitled to special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound status due to his service-connected conditions, including cervical radiculopathy.

The Veteran's back disorder, right and left lower extremity radiculopathy have been granted initial ratings of 40 percent each. The effective date is not specified.

The Veteran's request to reopen claims for service connection of various conditions has been granted. The Board finds that the Veteran now meets the criteria for service connection for a right knee strain.,Additional development is needed due to the Veteran's complaints of worsening symptoms and lack of recent VA examinations.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for further evaluation of his service-connected ankle disabilities and other conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, left shoulder arthritis, diabetes mellitus, and multiple musculoskeletal conditions, have rendered him unable to maintain substantially gainful employment since February 22, 2016. The Board finds that the combined effect of these disabilities has precluded his ability to work.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence in the record regarding the Veteran's neck condition and its relationship to her military service. The issues of right upper extremity cervical radiculopathy and left upper extremity cervical radiculopathy are also being remanded as they are inextricably intertwined with the neck condition claim.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection were dismissed due to his death. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of these claims as he passed away before a decision could be made.

The Veteran's right hip, right ankle, and low back disabilities are granted service connection.,Prior to February 7, 2021, the Veteran was awarded a compensable rating for left shin splints.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability, left and right lower extremity radiculopathy, and TDIU claim are all granted as of February 12, 2021. Dependents' Educational Assistance is also established for the same date.

The Board has granted a 20 percent rating for right lower extremity radiculopathy from August 10, 2016. The Veteran's left and right lower extremity radiculopathies are currently rated as mild prior to that date and moderate thereafter.

The Veteran's service-connected radiculopathy of the right and left lower extremities has been granted increased ratings to 40 percent, effective March 2, 2010.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection and effective dates for various conditions, including left lower extremity radiculopathy, adjustment disorder with depression and anxiety, circinate balanitis, gonorrhea, herpes, conjunctivitis, and atrial fibrillation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records and a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings and reopening of service connection due to new evidence added to the record.

The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy was previously rated at 20 percent, and the Board has restored this rating to its effective date of November 1, 2021.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability, left and right upper extremity neurological disabilities are granted as service connected. The disabilities are related to injuries in service.