The Veteran's application to reopen his claim for service connection for sleep apnea was granted. His radiculopathy of the left lower extremity (sciatic) associated with lumbar degenerative disc disease with radiating symptoms into the left lower extremity is rated at 10 percent, and his major depressive disorder remains at a 30 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran submitted new and material evidence sufficient to reopen his claim for service connection for sleep apnea. His radiculopathy of the left lower extremity (sciatic) associated with lumbar degenerative disc disease with radiating symptoms into the left lower extremity is rated at 10 percent, which corresponds to mild incomplete paralysis as per VA rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- sleep apnea, radiculopathy left lower extremity (sciatic) associated with lumbar degenerative disc disease with radiating symptoms into the left lower extremity, major depressive disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 15, 2019
- Citation
- 19154373
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What this means for you
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