The Board granted a 20 percent rating for left lower extremity femoral nerve radiculopathy, denied an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for right lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy, and restored the 40 percent rating for left lower extremity sciatic, musculocutaneous, and external cutaneous nerve radiculopathy. The Board also remanded claims for service connection.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of symptoms reported in VA examinations and treatment records, with no evidence supporting a higher rating for right leg radiculopathy or severe incomplete paralysis for left leg radiculopathy.
- Claimed conditions
- left lower extremity femoral nerve radiculopathy, right lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy, cervical spine strain (secondary to low back disability), right shoulder strain (secondary to low back and left shoulder disabilities), right ulnar nerve radiculopathy (secondary to low back, left shoulder, and right shoulder disabilities), left ulnar nerve radiculopathy (secondary to low back, left shoulder, and right shoulder disabilities), headaches (secondary to rhinitis, low back, and cervical spine disabilities)
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25037827
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.
- Dismissed
The appeal concerning the service connection for various conditions and the propriety of a rating reduction has been withdrawn by the Appellant.
- 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.
- 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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