The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic nerve in both lower extremities is rated at 40 percent, but no higher. The evidence supports a finding that his symptoms are moderately severe.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner classified the severity as moderate, but the Board found it more analogous to moderately severe incomplete paralysis based on additional findings such as decreased hair, reduced muscle strength, and decreased deep tendon reflexes.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic nerve, left lower extremity, Peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic nerve, right lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- December 2, 2020
- Citation
- A20017809
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for an earlier effective date, special monthly compensation, and TDIU due to incomplete medical evidence regarding the severity of peripheral neuropathy without considering medication effects.
- Granted
The Veteran's claims for service connection were granted effective April 29, 2014. The decision also grants earlier effective dates for the conditions.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, thus the Board has granted TDIU.
- Denied
The Board denied earlier effective dates for service connection for various peripheral neuropathy and erectile dysfunction conditions, finding no claim was received prior to October 16, 2014.
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