The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's low back disability and associated radiculopathies but granted a 20 percent rating for left lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy of the femoral nerve from October 7, 2014. The right ankle condition was remanded.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence showing that the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for higher ratings but warranted a 20 percent rating for left lower extremity radiculopathy of the femoral nerve from October 7, 2014.
- Claimed conditions
- low back strain, disc bulge L5-S1 with bilateral facet arthropathy at the L5 level syndrome, left lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve associated with low back strain, right lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve associated with low back strain, left lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy of the femoral nerve associated with low back strain, right lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy of the femoral nerve associated with low back strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 10, 2024
- Citation
- 24001740
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
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