Radiculopathy & sciatica — all decisions

The Board granted a disability rating of 40 percent for left and right lower extremity radiculopathy, but denied an evaluation in excess of 40 percent for the lumbar spine condition.

The Veteran was granted a 40 percent rating for degenerative arthritis and strain of the thoracolumbar spine, a 20 percent rating for femoral radiculopathy, but denied any higher ratings for sciatic radiculopathy. Special monthly compensation at the statutory housebound rate was also granted.

The Board granted service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury and special monthly compensation based on the need of regular aid and attendance, while remanding the issue of service connection for a seizures disorder.

The Board denied a compensable rating for right leg radiculopathy with impairment of the internal saphenous nerve, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are most analogous to moderate incomplete paralysis.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including thoracolumbar and cervical spine conditions, preclude locomotion without the aid of a walker, warranting eligibility for specially adapted housing.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and an earlier effective date for special monthly compensation, as the evidence did not support a higher rating or an earlier effective date.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for degenerative joint disease and intervertebral disc syndrome, cervical spine; cervical spine radiculopathy, right upper extremity; coronary artery disease; and right ear hearing loss.

The Board remands the claims for increased disability ratings for osteoporosis with IVDS and radiculopathy, right lower extremity (femoral), due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board granted an effective date of April 10, 2015, for the grant of service connection for left lower extremity radiculopathy and granted initial ratings of 40 percent for both right and left lower extremity radiculopathy from April 10, 2015, to June 1, 2020.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an increased initial rating for left lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve), finding that his symptoms were no worse than mild incomplete paralysis.

The Board granted service connection for lumbar spine disability, as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected left foot crush injury, and sciatic radiculopathy of both lower extremities, also secondary to the newly service-connected lumbar spine disability. The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for depressive disorder with unspecified anxiety disorder and a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis.

The Board granted service connection for a low back condition, right lower extremity radiculopathy, left lower extremity radiculopathy, headache condition, and liver condition.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for right lower extremity femoral radiculopathy from May 20, 2024, to February 1, 2025, and remanded the claims for increased ratings for limitation of right hip extension, flexion, abduction, and sciatic radiculopathy.

The Board granted a 40 percent rating for lumbosacral strain and denied or remanded the other issues on appeal.

The Board dismissed the claims for service connection for right and left lower extremity, lumbar radiculopathy as they were already granted. The claims for service connection for a right hip disorder, left hip disorder, right elbow disorder, left elbow disorder, and cervical spine disorder are remanded for further development.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for generalized anxiety disorder and an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation post ablation, finding the evidence did not support a higher rating. The claims for service connection for cervical spine disorder, left upper extremity radiculopathy, and right upper extremity radiculopathy were remanded.

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.

The Veteran's hypertension did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating, and several claims were remanded for further development.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for right upper extremity radiculopathy to ensure that the Veteran is notified about their right to a hearing with the agency of original jurisdiction.

The Board granted a disability rating of 40 percent, but no higher, for left lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy.