The Veteran's sciatica of the left lower extremity is rated at 20 percent, but the Board finds that it does not warrant a higher rating due to moderate symptoms.,The Veteran's left knee scar is currently rated as noncompensable (0 percent), and the Board finds no basis for a compensable rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows moderate incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve, but not more severe impairment such as trophic changes or muscle atrophy. The Veteran's manifestations of pain are intermittent rather than continuous.,The left knee scar is rated under Diagnostic Code 7802 and does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating due to its small size (10cm x 0.1cm).
- Claimed conditions
- Sciatica of left lower extremity, Left knee scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 10, 2020
- Citation
- A20018303
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