The Veteran's left and right lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve, as well as his left lower extremity radiculopathy of the femoral nerve, are currently rated at 10 percent each. The Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted for any of these conditions.
The deciding factor: The August 2022 VA examination revealed mild symptoms in all affected nerves and no evidence of muscle atrophy or diminished reflexes, which do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Lower Extremity Radiculopathy of the Femoral Nerve, Right Lower Extremity Radiculopathy of the Sciatic Nerve, Left Lower Extremity Radiculopathy of the Sciatic Nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 17, 2024
- Citation
- A24084201
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- Granted
PTSD rated at 50% effective January 21, 2020.,Right sciatic nerve and left sciatic nerve each rated at 10% prior to December 1, 2022. Both are now rated at 20% from December 1, 2022.,Radiculopathy of the right femoral nerve rated at 20% from December 1, 2022; radiculopathy of the left femoral nerve also rated at 20% from December 1, 2022.
- Granted
The Veteran's persistent depressive disorder, left and right lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve have been granted higher initial ratings to 70% and 20%, respectively. The decision also notes that his alcohol use disorder is not considered in determining service connection.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, bilateral shin splints, and knee injuries, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since August 9, 2019. The Board has granted TDIU on this basis.
- Granted
Entitlement to an earlier effective date of December 28, 2022 for the grant of service connection for a back disability and RLE radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve is granted.,Entitlement to an earlier effective date of October 2, 2023 for the assignment of a 70 percent rating for PTSD is denied.
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