The Veteran's lower-mid back scar is not rated compensably, as the area does not meet the criteria for a 10% rating under Diagnostic Code 7802.,The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy of both the sciatic and anterior crural nerves are each denied ratings in excess of 20 percent.,The Veteran's status post L4-L5 discectomy is denied a rating in excess of 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show an area or areas of the lower-mid back scar that meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7802.,There is no evidence showing impairment of motor functions, trophic changes, loss of reflexes, muscle atrophy, or complete paralysis in either sciatic or anterior crural nerves. The Veteran's symptoms are primarily sensory and pain-related.,The Veteran's status post L4-L5 discectomy does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine.
- Claimed conditions
- Scar, lower-mid back, Left lower extremity radiculopathy of the anterior crural nerve, Left lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve, Right lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve, Right lower extremity radiculopathy of the anterior crural nerve, Status post L4-L5 discectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 9, 2024
- Citation
- A24024348
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- Granted
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- Granted
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- Granted
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- Denied
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