The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for degenerative arthritis of the spine was denied prior to October 13, 2015. From that date, he received a 20 percent disability rating.,For radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, the Veteran received a 40 percent disability rating from October 13, 2015. For right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy (sciatic nerve), he was granted a 20 percent disability rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's radiculopathy of the left lower extremity presented with moderately severe symptoms after October 13, 2015.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the spine, Radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, Scar of the lumbar spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 2, 2022
- Citation
- 22005695
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied extraschedular ratings for the Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine and lower extremity radiculopathy disabilities, as well as a total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to February 3, 2011.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the spine, right knee degenerative arthritis, left knee degenerative arthritis, right ankle degenerative arthritis, and left ankle degenerative arthritis.
- Granted
The Veteran's low back disability is rated at 50 percent effective February 13, 2021. His left lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy is rated at 80 percent from April 21, 2013 to February 12, 2021. The Veteran's TDIU claim has an earlier effective date of April 21, 2013.
- Granted
The Veteran's back condition is granted an increased disability rating of 40 percent, but no higher. The claims for service connection for LLE and RLE radiculopathies are remanded.
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