The Veteran's right and left lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy are each rated at 20 percent, while his right and left lower extremity anterior crural nerve radiculopathy are also rated at 20 percent. The Veteran is denied a higher rating for these conditions.,The Veteran's myofascial back pain syndrome is currently rated at 40 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support the assignment of a disability rating in excess of 20 percent for the Veteran’s bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, as his symptoms are primarily manifested by pain and do not meet the criteria for more severe incomplete paralysis or complete paralysis.,The evidence does not support an increased rating for the Veteran's myofascial back pain syndrome beyond 40 percent, as there is no indication of unfavorable ankylosis of the entire thoracolumbar spine.
- Claimed conditions
- Right lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy, Left lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy, Right lower extremity anterior crural nerve radiculopathy, Left lower extremity anterior crural nerve radiculopathy, Myofascial back pain syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 4, 2020
- Citation
- A20016462
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- Granted
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- Granted
The Veteran meets the schedular percentage requirements for a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities, which prevent him from engaging in substantially gainful employment.
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