The Veteran's sciatic neuritis and left knee disability have been granted increased ratings, with the sciatic neuritis receiving a maximum rating of 40 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations provided evidence that the Veteran's symptoms more closely approximated severe incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve, warranting the highest available rating under Diagnostic Code 8620.
- Claimed conditions
- sciatic neuritis, left knee strain and degenerative arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- October 2, 2015
- Citation
- 1542607
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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- Denied
The Board denied service connection for tinnitus and residuals of cold injuries to the upper and lower extremities, as well as service connection for sciatic neuritis. The claim for low back injury was not addressed due to pending development.
- Denied
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