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
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 9, 2019
- Citation
- 19161769
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claim due to new evidence associated with the file, and the case will be reviewed by the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ).
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for thoracolumbar degenerative joint disease, L5-S1 disc narrowing, and T12-S1 osteophytes is granted with an effective date of January 1, 2014.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted an earlier effective date of December 1, 2007 for the grant of service connection for sciatic nerve entrapment of the left lower extremity associated with the Veteran's thoracolumbar degenerative joint disease (lumbar spine disability). This decision is based on evidence showing that the condition was present and related to his service-connected lumbar spine disability prior to December 1, 2008.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's disability rating for thoracolumbar degenerative joint disease was restored to 40 percent effective from August 1, 2019.
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