The Veteran's degenerative disc disease, L5-S1 (lumbar spine disability), is currently rated at 40 percent.,The Veteran's sciatic radiculopathy of the left lower extremity is currently rated at 10 percent.,The Veteran's sciatic radiculopathy of the right lower extremity is currently rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The most limited range of motion measurements were an August 2008 finding of flexion limited to 15 degrees, and extension limited to 15 degrees. The Veteran's functional limitation during flare-ups was considered in determining the appropriate rating.,The Veteran has complained of pain radiating down his lower extremities, which is consistent with sciatic radiculopathy.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative disc disease, L5-S1 (lumbar spine disability), Sciatic radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, Sciatic radiculopathy of the right lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- May 15, 2018
- Citation
- 18102370
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- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for lumbar spine disability, as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected left foot crush injury, and sciatic radiculopathy of both lower extremities, also secondary to the newly service-connected lumbar spine disability. The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for depressive disorder with unspecified anxiety disorder and a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for erectile dysfunction, sciatic radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, and disabilities manifested by functional impairment due to right and left knee pain with limited flexion as secondary conditions. The claims for increased ratings were remanded.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the spine and sciatic radiculopathy of the left lower extremity as secondary to a service-connected right knee disability, but denied service connection for a cervical spine disability and sleep apnea.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for intervertebral lumbar disc disease and sciatic radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, as the evidence did not support a higher rating.
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