The Veteran's lumbosacral strain and right lower extremity radiculopathy have been granted increased ratings, with the effective date set at March 6, 2017.,Right lower extremity radiculopathy, sciatic nerve has also been granted an evaluation of 40 percent from February 6, 2019.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lumbosacral strain manifested in functional impairment equivalent to favorable ankylosis due to severe pain. The Board found that his symptoms warranted a 40 percent rating.,Right lower extremity radiculopathy, sciatic nerve has moderate symptoms including constant pain and numbness.
- Claimed conditions
- Lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease (lumbosacral strain), Right lower extremity radiculopathy, sciatic nerve, Left lower extremity radiculopathy, sciatic nerve, Right lower extremity radiculopathy, femoral nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- August 14, 2024
- Citation
- A24046576
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy, sciatic nerve associated with unstable back syndrome with degenerative changes (to include spinal stenosis, intervertebral disc syndrome) is currently rated at 10 percent.,The Veteran's left lower extremity radiculopathy, sciatic nerve associated with unstable back syndrome with degenerative changes (to include spinal stenosis, intervertebral disc syndrome) is currently rated at 10 percent.
- Denied
The Veteran's initial ratings for degenerative disc disease with spinal stenosis and disc bulge, right lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve), and right lower extremity radiculopathy (femoral nerve) have been denied.,The Veteran's back disability is rated at 10 percent due to limitations in range of motion. The claim for an increased rating was denied.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed due to concurrent elections of review options.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the severity of the Veteran's lumbar spine and lower extremity radiculopathy conditions, including during flare-ups and after repetitive use over time.
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