The Veteran's right and left leg sciatica and external popliteal (common peroneal) nerve were rated at a 20 percent effective June 24, 2016. The appeal for an earlier effective date was denied.
The deciding factor: The increase in severity of the Veteran's disabilities occurred on or after June 24, 2016 as evidenced by VA treatment records and examination findings from that date.
- Claimed conditions
- sciatica, external popliteal (common peroneal) nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 31, 2019
- Citation
- A19003890
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