Remanded (sent back)
The Board remanded the Veteran's claims for higher ratings for sciatic radiculopathy in both lower extremities due to inadequate reasons or basis provided by the Board. The Veteran's wife reported symptoms of forgetfulness and depression, which may be related to medication side effects.
The deciding factor: The Board erred when it did not provide an adequate statement of reasons or basis for its decision.
- Claimed conditions
- sciatic radiculopathy, right lower extremity, sciatic radiculopathy, left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 16, 2025
- Citation
- 25000605
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