The Veteran's low back strain/sprain is rated at 20 percent, but no higher, for the period on appeal.,Ratings for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy are denied as they do not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's low back strain/sprain resulted in forward flexion limited to 65 degrees, with consideration of additional functional loss during flare ups.
- Claimed conditions
- Low Back Strain/Sprain, Right Lower Extremity Radiculopathy, Femoral Nerve, Left Lower Extremity Radiculopathy, Femoral Nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 9, 2024
- Citation
- A24081736
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- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for IVDS, left and right lower extremity radiculopathies (sciatic and femoral nerves), and increased the rating for PTSD and claustrophobia to 70 percent. The right knee condition and erectile dysfunction were remanded.
- Granted
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- Dismissed
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- Granted
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