The Board granted increased initial disability ratings of 40 percent for incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve in both lower extremities and denied increased ratings for incomplete paralysis of the femoral nerve in both lower extremities, while granting initial disability ratings of 20 percent for neuritis and neuralgia of the sciatic and femoral nerves.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of the symptoms as described by the Veteran and confirmed by medical examination, with separate ratings granted where appropriate to reflect the different types of nerve impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve of the right lower extremity, incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve of the left lower extremity, incomplete paralysis of the femoral nerve of the right lower extremity, incomplete paralysis of the femoral nerve of the left lower extremity, sciatic neuritis of the right lower extremity, sciatic neuritis of the left lower extremity, femoral neuritis of the right lower extremity, femoral neuritis of the left lower extremity, sciatic neuralgia of the right lower extremity, sciatic neuralgia of the left lower extremity, femoral neuralgia of the right lower extremity, femoral neuralgia of the left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- October 28, 2024
- Citation
- A24069315
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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- Partly granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
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