The Veteran was granted a 20 percent rating for right lower extremity radiculopathy from May 12, 2017. The Veteran's left lower extremity radiculopathy received a 20 percent rating as well.,For the period prior to December 21, 2016, the Veteran was granted an initial 10 percent rating for his right forearm condition with painful motion and limitation of extension.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's radiculopathy received a 20 percent rating as it is manifested by moderate, incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve of an entirely sensory nature.,The Veteran was granted a separate 10 percent rating for his right forearm condition with painful motion and limitation of extension prior to December 21, 2016.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Lower Extremity Radiculopathy, Left Lower Extremity Radiculopathy, Lumbosacral Strain, Right Forearm Condition with Painful Motion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 25, 2019
- Citation
- 19181346
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy are being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition, without considering the ameliorative effects of any medication he uses.
- Granted
The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy has been granted a 30 percent disability rating since November 29, 2021.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings on several conditions have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeals.,The Board has not assigned a specific rating or effective date as the claims are being remanded.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is likely due to his service-connected lumbar spine and radiculopathy conditions, with tramadol use possibly causing the condition by October 25, 2012. The effective date for ED will be remanded.,Due to the inextricably intertwined nature of the issues, including the need to determine if tramadol caused ED prior to August 30, 2013, the SMC issue is also remanded.
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