The Veteran's neuropathy of left sciatic nerve is most nearly approximated by moderate incomplete paralysis, warranting a 20 percent rating prior to April 13, 2017 and in excess of 20 percent thereafter.
The deciding factor: Moderate incomplete paralysis of the left sciatic nerve was found at both VA examinations conducted during the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- sciatic nerve neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 9, 2017
- Citation
- 1751527
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