The Veteran's spine disability was denied a higher evaluation prior to February 13, 2013 and beginning February 13, 2013.,A 10 percent evaluation for left lower extremity radiculopathy due to the femoral nerve is granted. The Veteran’s other claims are denied.,The Veteran's TDIU claim is dismissed as his PTSD alone renders the request moot.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that a higher evaluation was warranted for the spine disability prior to February 13, 2013 or beginning February 13, 2013.,The Veteran's radicular complaint of having normal motor findings with decreased light touch to the thigh area and normal sensation to the lower leg is clinically consistent with moderate sciatic nerve impairment and mild femoral nerve impairment. The evidence did not show moderately severe or severe incomplete paralysis or complete paralysis of the left lower extremity.,The Veteran's unemployability claim was dismissed as his PTSD alone rendered the request moot.

Claimed conditions

Spine disability, Left lower extremity radiculopathy due to the sciatic nerve, Left lower extremity radiculopathy due to the femoral nerve

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

20%

Decision date

December 10, 2019

Citation

19192741

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