The Veteran's left lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve is rated at 20 percent for the period prior to April 20, 2017. For the period since April 20, 2017, a rating in excess of 40 percent is denied.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner determined that the Veteran's left lower extremity radiculopathy was moderately severe based on findings of severe pain and moderate paresthesias and dysesthesias. The Veteran also has degenerative arthritis of the spine, which is rated at 20 percent for the period prior to April 20, 2017.
- Claimed conditions
- left lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve, degenerative arthritis of the spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 6, 2018
- Citation
- 18155928
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
Your initial evaluations for left and right lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve have been granted, but your appeal is dismissed due to the Veteran's death.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed all issues on appeal as the May 2024 rating decision was a purely ministerial implementation of the April 2024 Board decision.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death during the pendency of the appeal.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for degenerative arthritis of the spine was granted. The claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and residuals of head injuries and concussions are remanded.
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