The Veteran's claim for a higher evaluation for spondylolysis of the L5 is denied.,For the period prior to November 9, 2012, entitlement to a compensable evaluation for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy is denied. Beginning November 9, 2012, entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy is also denied.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to November 9, 2012, on an extraschedular basis, is addressed in the REMAND portion of this decision.
The deciding factor: There was no evidence of incapacitating episodes or ankylosis during the period on appeal. The Veteran's radiculopathy did not meet criteria for a higher evaluation prior to November 9, 2012.,The Veteran's lower extremity radiculopathies were evaluated as mild at times and normal in other instances. There was no evidence of moderate or severe incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve.
- Claimed conditions
- spondylolysis of the L5, right lower extremity radiculopathy, left lower extremity radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 25, 2017
- Citation
- 1742188
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