The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for left wrist residuals with degenerative arthritis and granted an initial 10 percent rating, but no higher, for left lower extremity radiculopathy (femoral nerve) and left lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve).
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms more closely approximated mild incomplete paralysis of the femoral and sciatic nerves, warranting a 10 percent rating. The left wrist residuals with degenerative arthritis did not meet the criteria for an increased rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Left wrist residuals with degenerative arthritis, Left lower extremity radiculopathy (femoral nerve), Left lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 4, 2024
- Citation
- A24063465
What this means for you
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