The Board granted a rating of 20 percent, but no higher, for left lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve from October 12, 2023, and denied an increased rating in excess of 20 percent for degenerative disc disease of thoracolumbar spine with lumbosacral strain.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence showing moderate incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve without more severe manifestations, while the lumbar spine disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative disc disease of thoracolumbar spine with lumbosacral strain, Left lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 31, 2024
- Citation
- A24070628
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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- Partly granted
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