The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy, sciatic nerve, is rated at a 20 percent rating due to moderate incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve. The Board found that the evidence was in approximate balance as to whether the criteria for moderate impairment have been met and resolved reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that the level of severity of the Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy, sciatic nerve, falls between mild and moderate levels. The decision was based on the findings from a VA back examination which indicated moderate intermittent pain, paresthesias, and numbness in both lower extremities.
- Claimed conditions
- Right lower extremity radiculopathy, sciatic nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 21, 2024
- Citation
- A24077271
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Related decisions
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- 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.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed due to concurrent elections of review options.
- 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.
- 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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