The Board granted an 80 percent rating for the service-connected left sciatic nerve from July 7, 2022 onward and a 10 percent rating for the left external cutaneous nerve from the same date. The other claims were denied.

The deciding factor: The evidence showed severe symptoms comparable to complete paralysis of the left sciatic nerve and moderate incomplete paralysis of the left femoral and internal saphenous nerves, warranting higher ratings than previously assigned.

Claimed conditions

Left sciatic nerve, Left femoral and internal saphenous nerves, Left external cutaneous nerve, Obturator and ilio-inguinal nerves

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

80%

Decision date

February 25, 2025

Citation

25002684

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