The Veteran's restless leg syndrome of the right and left lower extremities was granted a rating of 20 percent each prior to October 4, 2018.,A combined rating for radiculopathy and restless leg syndrome (sciatic nerve) of the right lower extremity from October 4, 2018, to the present was denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms prior to October 4, 2018, were rated as moderate incomplete paralysis of the external popliteal nerve (restless leg syndrome).,The Veteran's radiculopathy and restless leg syndrome of the right lower extremity from October 4, 2018, to the present was rated at a maximum of 40 percent based on severe incomplete paralysis.
- Claimed conditions
- Restless Leg Syndrome, Radiculopathy and Restless Leg Syndrome (Sciatic Nerve)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 20, 2024
- Citation
- 24008474
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- Remanded (sent back)
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