The Veteran's left and right lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy were granted a rating of 40 percent, but no higher. The claims for increased ratings for the femoral nerve radiculopathy and service connection for dental disability, right thumb sprain, sleep apnea, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, cervical spine degenerative arthritis with spinal stenosis, and TDIU were denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence was at least approximately balanced in establishing that the Veteran's left and right lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy more closely approximated moderately severe signs and symptoms during the rating period under review. The evidence persuasively weighed against establishing service connection for the other conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- left lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy, right lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy, left lower extremity femoral nerve radiculopathy, right lower extremity femoral nerve radiculopathy, dental disability, to include missing teeth, right thumb sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- April 9, 2025
- Citation
- A25032646
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.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including a back condition, right and left lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy, neck condition, upper extremity radiculopathy, bilateral flatfoot, right foot plantar fasciitis, and right ankle pain, as the current evidence is inadequate to make a decision.
- Dismissed
The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death while it was pending before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.
- Denied
The Board denied earlier effective dates for the awards of service connection for various disabilities, including PTSD with other specified depressive disorder and multiple wrist and finger pain conditions.
- Granted
The Board granted an increased rating from 20 percent to 40 percent for the Veteran's right lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy, finding that the evidence supports a rating of 40 percent based on moderate severe incomplete paralysis.
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