The Veteran's LLE radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve is granted an increased rating to 40 percent, effective May 10, 2015.,Effective from May 10, 2015, the Veteran is granted a TDIU based on her service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The evidence demonstrated that the Veteran's LLE radiculopathy caused moderate to severe symptoms including pain and numbness, which impacted her ability to work. The Board found that she was unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment due to her service-connected conditions.,The Veteran has a history of multiple service-connected disabilities affecting her physical capabilities, making it impossible for her to engage in full-time employment.
- Claimed conditions
- LLE radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- November 3, 2021
- Citation
- 21067200
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy were denied as the evidence did not show levels of impairment sufficient to increase the ratings.
- Denied
The Veteran's LLE radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve is rated at 60 percent, effective from February 8, 2024. The Board denied an increased rating for this condition.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, as well as remanded several other claims.
- Partly granted
The Board granted a 40% rating for left and right lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve, effective July 24, 2014, forward, and non-compensable ratings for left and right lower extremity radiculopathy of the obturator and external cutaneous nerves from January 5, 2022. The Board also granted service connection for cervical spine disability secondary to lumbar spine strain, as well as left and right upper extremity radiculopathy as secondary conditions.
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