The veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for service connection and a higher rating for right sciatic nerve disability, as well as special monthly compensation based on loss of use of both buttocks, are denied.
The deciding factor: The RO has determined that the veteran does not meet the criteria for an earlier effective date or a higher evaluation for his right sciatic nerve disability. The veteran's claim for special monthly compensation is also denied because he does not have service-connected disability of the left buttock.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Sciatic Nerve Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- December 14, 2001
- Citation
- 0127363
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss has been reopened and granted.,Issues of service connection for headaches, loss of balance/dizziness (secondary to hearing loss), right ear hearing loss, left and right sciatic nerve disabilities, and insomnia disorder have been remanded.
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