The veteran was granted a 40 percent rating for chronic left L5 radiculopathy by electromyelograph associated with his low back disability, effective November 15, 2005.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed moderately severe, incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve, which warranted a 40 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 8520.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic lumbar strain, status post laminectomies L3 to L5, degenerative disc disease, chronic left L5 radiculopathy by electromyelograph, hiatal hernia and duodenal ulcer status post vagotomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- February 5, 2009
- Citation
- 0904192
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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