The Board has determined that the veteran's left sciatic neuropathy, associated with status post laminectomy and discectomy, L4-L5 with DDD, is no more than mild in degree throughout the appeals period. As such, an initial increased rating for this condition is denied.
The deciding factor: The veteran's left sciatic neuropathy was evaluated as mild throughout the appeal period, which does not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating under VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- left sciatic neuropathy, status post laminectomy and discectomy, L4-L5 with DDD
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 5, 2008
- Citation
- 0804017
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- Remanded (sent back)
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