The Veteran's left and right lower extremity sciatic nerve peripheral neuropathy have been granted initial evaluations of 40 percent effective from October 23, 2018.,Prior to this date, the disabilities were rated at 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the Veteran's symptoms since October 23, 2018, more nearly approximated moderately severe incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve.
- Claimed conditions
- left lower extremity sciatic nerve peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity sciatic nerve peripheral neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- July 25, 2022
- Citation
- 22042119
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What this means for you
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- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew their appeals for all issues related to sciatic nerve peripheral neuropathy and peripheral neuropathy neuralgia in both lower extremities, leaving only femoral nerve peripheral neuropathy issues unresolved.
- Granted
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- Granted
The Veteran's service connection for HIV, bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, migraine headaches, erectile dysfunction, and Dependents' Educational Assistance under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35 was granted effective February 18, 2000.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for right and left lower extremity sciatic nerve peripheral neuropathy due to a lack of adequate medical examination, specifically regarding the effects of prescribed medication.
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