The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy was granted a 20 percent rating prior to November 4, 2015 and increased to 40 percent thereafter. The Board also found that the Veteran is entitled to a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported the current ratings for radiculopathy of the right lower extremity (sciatic nerve) and the RO appropriately created staged ratings based on when it was factually ascertainable that an increase occurred. The Veteran's TDIU claim was granted as he is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Radiculopathy of the right lower extremity (sciatic nerve), Low back strain, Right ankle sprain, Left ankle sprain, Right hip strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 22, 2018
- Citation
- 1811478
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What this means for you
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