The Board denied a rating in excess of 50 percent for the Veteran's unspecified anxiety disorder with alcohol use disorder prior to June 15, 2020, and in excess of 70 percent thereafter. However, it granted ratings of 30 percent for left upper radicular peripheral neuropathy, 40 percent for right upper radicular peripheral neuropathy, 20 percent for left lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy, and 20 percent for right lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of unspecified anxiety disorder with alcohol use disorder did not meet the criteria for a higher rating. However, his peripheral neuropathy conditions met the criteria for increased ratings based on moderate incomplete paralysis.
- Claimed conditions
- Unspecified anxiety disorder with alcohol use disorder, Left upper radicular peripheral neuropathy, Right upper radicular peripheral neuropathy, Left lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy, Right lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 1, 2025
- Citation
- A25040372
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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