The Board has restored the Veteran's reduced disability ratings for bilateral lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy from 20 percent to 20 percent, effective January 1, 2019. The claim for an increased evaluation in excess of 20 percent for bilateral lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy is denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show actual improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work that would warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- sciatic nerve radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 20, 2023
- Citation
- 23057187
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- Dismissed
The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates in several cases, including those related to essential tremors, femoral nerve radiculopathy, sciatic nerve radiculopathy, and obstructive sleep apnea. The effective date for service connection of these conditions is set at January 4, 2022.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings of her bilateral lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy due to inadequate examination and incomplete evaluation.
- Granted
The Veteran's right and left leg radiculopathy are granted with a 10 percent rating effective February 1, 2009. TDIU is also granted.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for an increased disability rating for sciatic nerve radiculopathy of the left lower extremity has been withdrawn by his representative.
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