The appeal as to the propriety of reducing disability ratings for right lower extremity radiculopathy, left knee meniscal tear and knee joint osteoarthritis, and right knee meniscal tear and knee joint osteoarthritis is granted. The appeals are remanded.
The deciding factor: The reduction in disability ratings was not based on evidence of sustained improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work.
- Claimed conditions
- right lower extremity radiculopathy involving the femoral nerve, left knee meniscal tear and knee joint osteoarthritis, right knee meniscal tear and knee joint osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 26, 2026
- Citation
- A26027732
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- Denied
The Veteran's lumbar spine disability, left lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic), right lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic), and right lower extremity radiculopathy (femoral) disabilities have been granted increased ratings effective February 28, 2024.,The Veteran's service connection for the left lower extremity radiculopathy (femoral) disability has also been granted effective February 28, 2024. However, an earlier effective date is denied as there was no evidence of entitlement prior to this date.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher initial ratings and service connection, as well as remanded certain issues for further development.
- Partly granted
The Board granted an increased initial rating of 20 percent for the left knee disability and service connection for a back disability, but denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and a skin condition.
- Partly granted
The Veteran was granted a 40 percent rating for right lower extremity radiculopathy involving the sciatic nerve, but other claims were denied.
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