The Board denied an increased initial rating in excess of 20 percent for left sciatic peripheral neuropathy, finding that the Veteran's condition was characterized by moderate incomplete paralysis and did not meet criteria for a higher evaluation.
The deciding factor: The evidence consistently showed mild to moderate symptoms of left lower extremity weakness, numbness, tingling, and pain, which were indicative of moderate incomplete paralysis under Diagnostic Code 8520. The Veteran's condition was rated at 20 percent during the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- left sciatic peripheral neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 27, 2020
- Citation
- 20036211
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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