The Board denied a rating in excess of 60 percent for sciatic neuropathy of the left lower extremity, effective from December 28, 1990.
The deciding factor: The veteran's sciatic neuropathy was found to be manifested by pain and weakness but not complete paralysis or severe incomplete paralysis. The Board determined that a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes did not meet the criteria for an increased rating.
- Claimed conditions
- sciatic neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- March 21, 2000
- Citation
- 0007524
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