The Veteran's service connection for status post left pelvic and femur fracture with impaired flexion of the thigh, status post left pelvic and femur fracture with impaired extension of the thigh, radiculopathy, femoral nerve, left lower extremity, and radiculopathy, femoral nerve, right lower extremity have been granted effective May 18, 2014.,The initial ratings for these conditions are also granted.
The deciding factor: The July 2019 VA examination report provided the most recent and comprehensive assessment of the Veteran's condition, supporting a finding that he has had radiculopathy, femoral nerve, left lower extremity, with impairment approximating that shown on examination in July 2019 since May 18, 2014.
- Claimed conditions
- status post left pelvic and femur fracture with impaired flexion of the thigh, status post left pelvic and femur fracture with impaired extension of the thigh, radiculopathy, femoral nerve, left lower extremity, radiculopathy, femoral nerve, right lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- September 26, 2024
- Citation
- A24061183
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection of radiculopathy, femoral nerve and sciatic nerve in the left lower extremity due to lack of evidence showing entitlement prior to February 14, 2017.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for further development and consideration, including obtaining additional evidence and scheduling VA examinations.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as the Veteran and his representative have withdrawn their appeal of the issues regarding an initial increased rating for radiculopathy, femoral nerve, right lower extremity in excess of 10 percent prior to December 11, 2018, and the propriety of the reduction from 10 percent to a noncompensable evaluation effective from December 11, 2018.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral foot condition, presbyopia and astigmatism of the eyes, obstructive sleep apnea, left upper extremity radiculopathy, sciatic nerve radiculopathy, femoral nerve radiculopathy, surgical scars on knees, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, degenerative joint disease of the left knee, total right knee replacement, cervical strain with intervertebral disc syndrome, tinea corporis and onychomycosis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, rectal fissures/hemorrhoids, malaria residuals, and service connection for TDIU have been granted. The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates were denied.
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