The Veteran's increased ratings for bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy are denied. The appeal is not about service connection, but rather the assignment of a specific rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Lower Extremity Radiculopathy of Sciatic Nerve, Left Lower Extremity Radiculopathy of Sciatic Nerve, Right Lower Extremity Radiculopathy of Femoral Nerve (from March 25, 2021), Left Lower Extremity Radiculopathy of Femoral Nerve (from March 25, 2021)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 6, 2022
- Citation
- 22044647
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve has been granted a disability rating of 40 percent, but no higher.
- Granted
The Veteran's low back disability, right and left lower extremity radiculopathies have been granted initial ratings. The issue of service connection for a chronic kidney disability has also been remanded.
- Granted
The Veteran's spine disability and right lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve have been granted separate ratings, with the right lower extremity radiculopathy rated at 20 percent since December 11, 2014. The spine disability remains rated at 60 percent.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and assessments.
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