The Veteran's lumbar radiculopathy, sciatic nerve, left lower extremity is currently rated at 40 percent and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support an increase in disability rating beyond 40 percent for the Veteran's lumbar radiculopathy, sciatic nerve, left lower extremity as it is primarily manifested by sensory disturbance and pain, which are most analogous to moderately severe incomplete paralysis.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar radiculopathy, sciatic nerve, left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- May 31, 2022
- Citation
- 22031785
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- Partly granted
The Board granted a 40 percent rating for lumbar radiculopathy, sciatic nerve, right and left lower extremities but denied earlier effective dates and a compensable rating for the posterior trunk scar.
- Granted
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance, which was granted for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.
- Denied
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