The Board granted increased ratings for bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic and femoral nerves, but remanded an increased rating in excess of 40 percent for a back condition.
The deciding factor: The probative evidence indicated that the Veteran's radiculopathies caused discomfort or hardship, meeting the criteria for higher ratings. However, there was no evidence supporting complete paralysis of the quadriceps extensor muscles for a higher rating on the femoral nerve, and the back condition required further examination.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy of the femoral nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 21, 2024
- Citation
- 24032049
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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- Denied
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- Denied
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