The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy with radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities is rated at 40 percent from January 16, 2015.
The deciding factor: Moderate to severe incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve was found bilaterally in multiple VA examinations conducted throughout the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral Neuropathy, Radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- September 10, 2018
- Citation
- 18133410
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- Granted
The Veteran's radiculopathy of the left and right lower extremities, based on sciatic nerve impairment, is granted with a disability rating of 40 percent effective from March 4, 2023. The Veteran's radiculopathy of the left and right lower extremities, based on femoral nerve impairment, is also granted with a disability rating of 20 percent effective from March 4, 2023.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of adequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's eligibility for PCAFC enrollment. The appeal is being returned for further review and consideration.
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