The Veteran's thoracic/lumbar levoscoliosis with spondylosis and degenerative disc space narrowing is rated at 20 percent, effective from November 25, 2009. The right lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve is rated at 10 percent, effective from August 4, 2015. The left lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve is rated at 10 percent, also effective from August 4, 2015.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations confirmed that the Veteran's thoracic/lumbar levoscoliosis with spondylosis and degenerative disc space narrowing did not meet criteria for a higher rating due to lack of limitation in flexion or ankylosis. The right lower extremity radiculopathy was found to be moderate, while the left lower extremity radiculopathy was found to be mild.
- Claimed conditions
- Thoracic/lumbar levoscoliosis with spondylosis and degenerative disc space narrowing, Right lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve, Left lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 17, 2016
- Citation
- 1610985
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has granted a rating of 20 percent for the Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve, finding that it most nearly approximated moderate incomplete paralysis.
- Granted
The Board has granted an initial disability rating of 40 percent for right lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve, which is considered moderately severe incomplete paralysis.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for degenerative arthritis and spinal stenosis with L3-L5 disc herniation (lumbar disability), left lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve, and right lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve. The Board found that these conditions are related to service.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant due to lack of loss of use resulting from his disabilities.
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