The Veteran's appeal regarding service connection for sciatica of the lower extremities was withdrawn. The Board denied an increased rating for chronic lumbar sprain, finding that it did not meet the criteria for a higher than 10 percent disability rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s chronic lumbar sprain resulted in flexion functionally limited to 80 degrees and no associated neurologic symptoms or disorders. The VA examinations showed pain throughout range of motion but also noted the Veteran's ability to lift up to 20 pounds and walk for one half mile.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic lumbar sprain, sciatica of the lower extremities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 12, 2014
- Citation
- 1454820
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- Granted
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