The Veteran's left lower extremity radiculopathy has been rated at 20 percent since December 4, 2014.
The deciding factor: The VA examination conducted in December 2014 supported the grant of a 20% rating for the Veteran's radiculopathy based on moderate incomplete paralysis.
- Claimed conditions
- r radiculopathy of the left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 7, 2017
- Citation
- 1720238
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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 earlier effective dates of December 19, 2016 for service connection of radiculopathy of the left and right lower extremities.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings and special monthly compensation were dismissed due to his death. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of these claims as he died during their pendency.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for lumbar spine degenerative arthritis and radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, as well as his claim for TDIU, are being remanded due to inadequate examination reports and incomplete records.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinion regarding the Veteran's left leg condition, including radiculopathy of the left lower extremity. The Veteran is required to undergo a VA examination to provide an addendum opinion on the nature and etiology of his left leg condition.
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