The Board denied higher ratings for RLE and LLE radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve prior to February 11, 2021, but granted separate 10 percent ratings for RLE and LLE neuritis. For the period from February 11, 2021, it denied higher ratings for both conditions.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms were consistent with mild or at most moderate incomplete paralysis, which did not warrant a higher rating under the applicable criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Lower Extremity (RLE) Radiculopathy of the Sciatic Nerve, Left Lower Extremity (LLE) Radiculopathy of the Sciatic Nerve, RLE Neuritis, LLE Neuritis, RLE Radiculopathy of the Femoral Nerve, LLE Radiculopathy of the Femoral Nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25028683
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
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran was granted service connection for bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy and a TDIU, with effective dates and ratings as specified.
- Partly granted
The Board granted initial disability ratings of 40 percent for left and right lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve from January 18, 2012 to November 2, 2017, and separate 10 percent ratings for various other nerves starting on November 18, 2024.
- 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.
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