The Veteran's radiculopathy of the right lower extremity is rated at 10 percent, which was reduced from 20 percent. The ratings for DDD other than with IVDS and status post laminectomy L4-L5 of spine and right hip degenerative arthritis (thigh, impairment of) are not restored.
The deciding factor: The reduction in the rating for radiculopathy of the right lower extremity was proper as it showed sustained improvement. The ratings for DDD other than with IVDS and status post laminectomy L4-L5 of spine and right hip degenerative arthritis (thigh, impairment of) are not restored due to lack of evidence of sustained improvement.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative disc disease (DDD) other than with intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) and status post laminectomy L4-L5 of spine, Right hip degenerative arthritis (thigh, impairment of), Radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, sciatic nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 26, 2024
- Citation
- A24061366
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Related decisions
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- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The low back disability was granted a 40 percent rating, but no higher. Other conditions had their ratings denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for an initial disability rating greater than 10 percent for radiculopathy of the right and left lower extremities, sciatic nerve, to obtain a new VA examination to assess the current severity of the Veteran's conditions.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities, finding that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 20 percent.
- Granted
The Board granted an initial 20 percent disability rating for radiculopathy of the left and right lower extremities, sciatic nerve, effective April 14, 2022.
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