The Veteran's service-connected right leg sciatica did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation, as it was not manifested by severe incomplete paralysis with marked atrophy of the right thigh and calf muscles.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran had mild to moderate symptoms consistent with incomplete paralysis but no severe impairment or atrophy.
- Claimed conditions
- sciatica of the right leg, status-post L5-S1 discectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- September 21, 2012
- Citation
- 1232670
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