The Veteran's right lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy was rated at 20 percent prior to May 27, 2021 and at 40 percent thereafter. The Veteran's right lower extremity femoral nerve radiculopathy was rated at 20 percent.,The Veteran's right lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy is now rated at 40 percent from May 27, 2021 onwards.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show symptoms equivalent to severe incomplete paralysis of the affected nerves for a rating greater than 20 percent prior to May 27, 2021.,From May 27, 2021, the Veteran's right leg sciatic nerve was manifested by moderately severe incomplete paralysis.
- Claimed conditions
- Right lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy, Right lower extremity femoral nerve radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 24, 2023
- Citation
- 23011520
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What this means for you
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's right lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy was not service-connected prior to June 17, 2020. The claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for the disability is also denied.
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