The Veteran's initial disability ratings for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy have been granted at 20 percent each, effective from September 9, 2004 to December 15, 2020.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed moderate incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve throughout the appeal period, warranting a 20% rating. The Veteran's symptoms were predominantly sensory and did not meet criteria for more severe ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- right and left lower extremity radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 8, 2023
- Citation
- 23008100
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment since May 15, 2017.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding personal care services and supervision needed by the Veteran for eligibility in the PCAFC program.
- Denied
The Board found that the Veteran's current right and left lower extremity radiculopathy is not related to his in-service treatment for sciatica or his toxic exposure risk activity (TERA). As a result, service connection for these conditions was denied.
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