The Veteran's spine disability and right lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve have been granted separate ratings, with the right lower extremity radiculopathy rated at 20 percent since December 11, 2014. The spine disability remains rated at 60 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve has been found to be manifested by no worse than moderate incomplete paralysis since December 11, 2014.
- Claimed conditions
- Spine Disability, Right Lower Extremity Radiculopathy of Sciatic Nerve
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 6, 2022
- Citation
- 22038489
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