The Veteran's right ankle disability is granted. The Veteran's right sciatic nerve disability for the period prior to September 6, 2016 is denied. The Veteran's right sciatic nerve disability for the period beginning September 6, 2016 is granted with a 40% evaluation. The Veteran's initial evaluations in excess of 20 percent for his right anterior crural (femoral) and left anterior crural (femoral) nerves are denied. The Veteran's initial evaluations in excess of 10 percent for his left sciatic nerve disability prior to December 19, 2019 is granted with a 20% evaluation. The Veteran's initial evaluations in excess of 20 percent for his left anterior crural (femoral) nerves beginning December 19, 2019 are denied.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence showed the right ankle disability was related to service-connected conditions and granted service connection. For the period prior to September 6, 2016, the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation as his symptoms were only mild. However, from September 6, 2016 onwards, the evidence showed moderate incomplete paralysis involving the right side sciatic nerve and foot drop, which warranted a 40% evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Right ankle strain, Seizures, Obstructive sleep apnea, Penile condition with loss of erectile power, to include as secondary to service-connected disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- December 20, 2022
- Citation
- 22070536
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