Partly granted
The Board granted increased disability ratings for radiculopathy of the left and right lower extremity sciatic nerve branches, but denied an increased rating for the femoral nerve branch. The Veteran was also granted a TDIU from November 16, 2007 to March 11, 2014.
The deciding factor: The severity of the radiculopathy and its impact on motor function and sensation were considered in determining the appropriate ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Radiculopathy of the left lower extremity sciatic nerve branch, Radiculopathy of the right lower extremity sciatic nerve branch, Radiculopathy of the left lower extremity femoral nerve branch, Radiculopathy of the right lower extremity femoral nerve branch
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 11, 2025
- Citation
- 25003401
Want to see how appeals like this one tend to go? Appeals like mine
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.