The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for lumbar radiculopathy of the left lower extremity is denied as it does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.
The deciding factor: The clinical evidence shows that the Veteran's symptoms are manifested by mild incomplete paralysis of the left sciatic nerve, which corresponds to a 10 percent disability rating under VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- Cardiovascular disease, Lumbar radiculopathy of the left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 28, 2012
- Citation
- 1240612
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