The Veteran's left and right lower extremity sciatic neuropathy have been granted a 40% disability rating, effective February 17, 2021.,Prior to February 17, 2021, the Veteran's service-connected left and right lower extremity sciatic neuropathy were each rated at 10%. The appeal for higher ratings is denied.
The deciding factor: The VA examination in July 2021 showed moderately severe incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve in both legs, warranting a 40% rating. Prior to February 17, 2021, there was no evidence of more than mild symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Lower Extremity Sciatic Neuropathy, Right Lower Extremity Sciatic Neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 17, 2022
- Citation
- 22009650
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- Denied
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