The Board granted the restoration of a 20% rating for left lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy, effective June 1, 2021, and denied a compensable disability rating for right inguinal hernia repair.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show actual improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work, warranting restoration of the 20% rating. The criteria for a compensable rating were not met for the right inguinal hernia repair.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Lower Extremity Sciatic Nerve Radiculopathy, Right Inguinal Hernia Repair
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 20, 2025
- Citation
- A25025850
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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