The Veteran's herniated nucleus pulposus and lumbar facet syndrome are not rated higher than 40 percent due to lack of ankylosis or IVDS with incapacitating episodes.,For the period prior to June 7, 2018, the Veteran’s sciatic nerve radiculopathy is rated at 20 percent. For the period following June 7, 2018, it remains rated at 20 percent.

The Board has denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for obstructive sleep apnea and has remanded the issues regarding lumbar spine disability, sciatic nerve radiculopathy, bladder and/or bowel disorder related to the lumbar spine disability, and service connection for PFB. The Veteran is required to provide additional evidence or undergo examinations as directed.

The appeal as to the proposed reduction of the rating for degenerative arthritis with lumbosacral strain, intervertebral disc syndrome, mild disc bulge with moderate central disc protrusion L5-S1 is dismissed due to procedural issues. The claim for a higher rating for sciatic nerve radiculopathy, left lower extremity, is remanded.

The Board granted a 70 percent disability rating for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder from May 1, 2019 to August 31, 2021; denied an increased rating in excess of 70 percent thereafter. The Board also granted 20 percent ratings for femoral nerve radiculopathy, left lower extremity, right lower extremity, left club foot with pes planus and plantar fasciitis, right club foot with pes planus and plantar fasciitis, sciatic nerve radiculopathy, left lower extremity, and right lower extremity from May 1, 2019 to February 4, 2022; denied an increased rating in excess of 20 percent thereafter.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for low back strain with degenerative arthritis and sciatic nerve radiculopathy, left lower extremity. Additionally, a TDIU claim is also being remanded due to the need for further examination.