The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his low back disability, right and left knee DJD with limitation of flexion, and radiculopathy of the LLE prior to September 14, 2017 was granted. The effective date is not specified.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence supported the current ratings based on the Veteran's symptoms and functional limitations.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) with intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), Radiculopathy of the left lower extremity (LLE), sciatic nerve, Right knee DJD with limitation of flexion, Left knee DJD with limitation of flexion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- November 4, 2020
- Citation
- 20071212
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What this means for you
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- Partly granted
The Board granted a 40 percent rating for radiculopathy of the left and right lower extremities, sciatic nerves, but denied ratings in excess of 20 percent for radiculopathy of the femoral nerves.
- Denied
The Veteran's radiculopathy of the right and left lower extremities involving the sciatic nerve is rated at 40 percent each, with no evidence of severe incomplete paralysis or marked muscle atrophy. The Board denied an increased rating as there was not enough evidence to support a higher rating.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand three issues related to the Veteran's right ankle and knee disorders due to insufficient information regarding functional limitations caused after repeated use over time or during flare-ups. The Veteran will need a new VA examination.
- Denied
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