The Veteran was granted an initial increased rating of 20 percent for left lower extremity radiculopathy from October 21, 2019, until November 11, 2020, but the claim for a higher rating was denied thereafter.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed moderate incomplete paralysis during the relevant periods, which supported a 20 percent rating under Diagnostic Codes 8520 and 8721. However, there was no indication of moderately severe or severe paralysis to warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- left lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 2, 2024
- Citation
- A24062738
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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