The Veteran's left hip strain and right sciatic nerve weakness have been granted initial disability ratings of 20 percent each. The Veteran also has service-connected lumbar spondylosis with IVDS, which is rated at the maximum allowable under VA guidelines.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of pain, fatigue, and weakness in his hips and sciatic nerve have been found to meet the criteria for a 20 percent disability rating under applicable diagnostic codes. The service-connected lumbar spondylosis with IVDS is rated at its maximum allowable level.
- Claimed conditions
- Sciatic neuropathy of the left lower extremity, Lumbar spondylosis with intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 24, 2018
- Citation
- 1824751
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- Granted
The Board granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability as a result of service-connected disabilities from September 7, 2017.
- Partly granted
The appeal of the right ankle tendinopathy was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.,An effective date of October 22, 2011, for the 40 percent evaluation of lumbar spondylosis with intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) is granted.
- 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.
- 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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