The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disability of the scalp and forearms was denied. The reduction in rating for right lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve) from 40 percent to 20 percent effective September 18, 2017 was not proper, and the original 40 percent rating is restored. Ratings greater than 40 percent for right lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve), greater than 20 percent for right lower extremity radiculopathy (anterior crural nerve (femoral)), and greater than 20 percent for left lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve) were denied. For the period from October 16, 2019 to November 16, 2021, a rating greater than 10 percent for left lower extremity radiculopathy (anterior crural nerve (femoral)) was denied. For the period after November 17, 2021, a rating greater than 20 percent for left lower extremity radiculopathy (anterior crural nerve (femoral)) was denied. A total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) on an extraschedular basis prior to March 6, 2015 was granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding of service connection for the Veteran's skin condition due to lack of chronicity and no nexus established in or caused by service. The reduction in rating from 40 percent to 20 percent for right lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve) was found to be improper.
- Claimed conditions
- Skin disability of the scalp and forearms
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 5, 2022
- Citation
- 22026842
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