The Board granted service connection for a cervical strain, left ankle strain, and right lower extremity sciatica as secondary to the lumbosacral strain. The claim for left lower extremity radiculopathy was denied, and an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for lumbosacral strain was also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence is at least in approximate balance regarding the Veteran's cervical strain and left ankle strain, leading to a grant. The right lower extremity sciatica is related to the service-connected lumbosacral strain. However, there is no current diagnosis of left lower extremity radiculopathy.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical strain, left ankle strain, right lower extremity sciatica (secondary to lumbosacral strain), left lower extremity radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 5, 2024
- Citation
- A24071728
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.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
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- Partly granted
The Board denied earlier effective dates for the grant of service connection and granted initial 40 percent ratings for left upper extremity CTS, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and left lower extremity radiculopathy.
- Partly granted
The Board granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and special monthly compensation (SMC) housebound status, but dismissed the claims for initial ratings in excess of 40 percent for lumbosacral spine disability, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and right lower extremity radiculopathy.
- Dismissed
The appeals for restoration of ratings and for a higher disability rating were dismissed as the April 2025 rating decision did not make final decisions on these issues.
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