The Veteran's appeal for service connection of sleep impairment (manifested by PND) was granted. The claim for a higher rating for radiculopathy of the right lower extremity is granted with a 20% rating, and the claims for higher ratings for radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, painful movement of the right knee, frequent episodes of 'locking' and effusion into the joint in the right knee, and spondylolisthesis are all denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claim was reopened due to new evidence showing a current disability (PND) that encompasses her original claim for insomnia. The radiculopathy of the right lower extremity is rated at 20% based on moderate incomplete paralysis, while other issues remain denied as there are no objective findings supporting higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Sleep impairment (manifested by PND), Radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, Right knee disability, Spondylolisthesis
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 8, 2021
- Citation
- 21006989
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