The Board found no evidence that the veteran's left leg pain and sciatica resulted from VA treatment, thus denying his claim for benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151. The veteran's neuropathy of the left radial nerve is currently evaluated at 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The Board determined there was no evidence that the veteran developed left leg pain or sciatica as a result of VA treatment, and thus it could not be considered a qualifying additional disability under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.
- Claimed conditions
- sciatica, neuropathy of the left radial nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 13, 2001
- Citation
- 0104395
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What this means for you
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