The Board granted a 20 percent rating for lumbar radiculopathy right and left lower extremity sciatic nerve beginning on June 14, 2022, but denied an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent prior to that date. The Board also remanded the claim for residual numbness, right hand status post surgery.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms were characterized as mild incomplete paralysis before June 14, 2022, and moderate incomplete paralysis beginning on that date, warranting a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar radiculopathy right lower extremity sciatic nerve, lumbar radiculopathy left lower extremity sciatic nerve, residual numbness, right hand status post surgery
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 18, 2025
- Citation
- A25024895
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, effective from the date of the February 2025 rating decision.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a medical examination to determine if the Veteran's current neck strain is related to his in-service activities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD due to an inadequate medical opinion.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for myasthenia gravis based on the Veteran's exposure to hazardous substances during his military service.
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.