The Board granted an effective date of January 10, 2019, for the award of separate ratings for radiculopathy of the left and right lower extremities but denied initial ratings in excess of 10 percent for these conditions.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported a separate rating from January 10, 2019, as it was factually ascertainable that the Veteran met the criteria for radiculopathy at that time, but there was no indication of more severe symptoms warranting a higher initial rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Radiculopathy of the left lower extremity (LLE), Radiculopathy of the right lower extremity (RLE)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25052600
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.
- Denied
The appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent left peroneal nerve impairment and the propriety of separate ratings for radiculopathy of the right and left lower extremities were denied.
- Partly granted
The Board granted an initial 20 percent rating for radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, a 70 percent rating for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and gastroesophageal reflux disease as secondary to PTSD. The Board also granted an initial 50 percent rating for migraine headaches effective August 26, 2022.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for lumbar spine disability and RLE radiculopathy due to duty to assist errors.
- Granted
The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance, as well as an allowance for an automobile or other conveyance, or for adaptive equipment only.
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