The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for sciatic nerve entrapment of the left lower extremity associated with thoracolumbar degenerative joint disease was denied.,The Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than May 6, 2013 for service connection for sciatic nerve entrapment of the left lower extremity was also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran’s symptoms warranted a rating in excess of 10 percent.,There is no medical evidence suggesting that the Veteran's sciatic nerve condition was moderate at any time, and there were no associated sensory loss or weakness.
- Claimed conditions
- sciatic nerve entrapment of the left lower extremity, thoracolumbar degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 9, 2019
- Citation
- 19161769
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- Partly granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical evidence and a need for further examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
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