The veteran's claims for higher disability ratings were mostly denied, but they were granted a 20% rating for left lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy from February 9, 2011 to November 8, 2017 and for right lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy from November 8, 2016 to November 8, 2017 and from November 8, 2017 to November 21, 2019. The veteran was also granted TDIU and DEA benefits starting February 9, 2011.

The deciding factor: The Board's decision was based on the Veteran's medical examinations and the criteria outlined in the VA's rating schedule.

Claimed conditions

back disability, left lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy, right lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy, left lower extremity femoral radiculopathy, right lower extremity femoral radiculopathy

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 22, 2025

Citation

25000785

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