The Veteran's right and left lower extremity neuropathy of the sciatic nerve have been granted initial 40 percent ratings, effective March 5, 2010.,The Veteran's right and left lower extremity anterior crural (femoral) peripheral neuropathy have not met criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows moderate to moderately severe incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve in both legs, warranting initial 40 percent ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Right lower extremity neuropathy of the sciatic nerve, Left lower extremity neuropathy of the sciatic nerve, Right lower extremity anterior crural (femoral) peripheral neuropathy, Left lower extremity anterior crural (femoral) peripheral neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- May 7, 2020
- Citation
- 20032259
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