The Veteran's right sciatic radiculopathy is currently rated at 20 percent, but the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted as there are no findings of impairment of motor functions, trophic changes, muscle atrophy, or complete paralysis.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show impairment of motor functions, trophic changes, muscle atrophy, or complete paralysis. The Veteran retains most of the strength in his knee and right ankle, and reflexes remain present.
- Claimed conditions
- right sciatic radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- September 16, 2024
- Citation
- A24056790
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings and service connection have been dismissed as he withdrew his appeals in August 2024.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that there was a duty to assist error regarding the Veteran's housebound status determination, and thus remands the case for further development.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical examination for rating right sciatic radiculopathy. The Veteran's claim of a higher disability rating is now pending and will be addressed after a new medical evaluation.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for right hip strain, right sciatic radiculopathy, lumbar degenerative arthritis with intervertebral disc syndrome, cervical strain with intervertebral disc syndrome, and left hip strain as these conditions are found to be at least as likely as not related to the Veteran's military service.
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