The Veteran's sciatica of the left lower extremity was granted a rating of 40 percent from October 10, 2015 through October 20, 2019. Prior to and after this period, he is rated at 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence shows that the Veteran's sciatica of the left lower extremity was manifested by moderate severe incomplete paralysis from October 10, 2015 through October 20, 2019. The symptoms prior to and after this period were less severe, warranting a 20 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Sciatica of the left lower extremity, Radiculopathy involving the femoral nerve of the left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- October 15, 2020
- Citation
- 20067063
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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