The Veteran's disability has been productive of no more than severe incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve, and thus does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: Severe incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve was found by VA examiners, which precludes a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 8520.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a pelvis fracture, left ilium and acetabulum, right interior and superior pubic bone, left medial malleolus, neuropathy of the sciatic nerve with left foot drop
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- August 24, 2017
- Citation
- 1735157
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