The Board has determined that the veteran's sciatic neuropathy of the right lower extremity warrants a 20 percent evaluation, as it is characterized by symptoms such as pain and weakness. The disability does not meet criteria for an increased rating.
The deciding factor: The most recent VA examination report indicated that the veteran's symptoms are due to his unrelated peripheral neuropathy rather than his sciatic neuropathy.
- Claimed conditions
- sciatic neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 24, 2006
- Citation
- 0605290
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The case was remanded for additional development, including a current examination to address the nature and severity of the Veteran's sciatic neuropathy.
- Denied
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a medical examination to determine if the Veteran's current neck strain is related to his in-service activities.
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