The Veteran's sciatic neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities was evaluated as moderate severity beginning November 3, 2015.,Higher initial disability ratings for the Veteran's service-connected sciatic neuropathy are not warranted.
The deciding factor: The VA examination reports indicate that the Veteran's sciatic neuropathy of both lower extremities is currently manifested by mild to moderate sensory deficits and no motor impairment, warranting a 40% rating under DC 8520.
- Claimed conditions
- Sciatic neuropathy of the left lower extremity, Sciatic neuropathy of the right lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 4, 2017
- Citation
- 1710655
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's combined schedular rating for his service-connected disabilities was reduced from 100% to 90%. The Board notes that the reduction may not be proper due to worsening of his sciatic neuropathy. A new examination is required to assess the severity and permanency of his service-connected disabilities, including sciatic neuropathy.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for his service-connected peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities have been granted, with specific ratings assigned. The Veteran is still seeking higher initial ratings for sciatic neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities.
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