The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy affecting the sciatic nerve is rated at 20 percent, but no higher, throughout the appeal period.
The deciding factor: The March 2021 VA examination determined that the Veteran had moderate incomplete paralysis of the right sciatic nerve, with reduced strength and decreased reflexes, which aligns with the M21-1's description of moderate incomplete paralysis.
- Claimed conditions
- Right lower extremity radiculopathy affecting the sciatic nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 7, 2024
- Citation
- A24073089
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Decisions by this judge: 399 · Granted: 41% (granted or partly granted, in the vetted decisions on this site)
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has granted separate 20 percent ratings for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy affecting the sciatic nerve, but denied higher ratings for right and left anterior tibial (deep peroneal) nerve involvement.
- Denied
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- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for a new VA examination to assess the Veteran's lumbar spine disability, as the previous examination was inadequate.
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