The Board denied the restoration of a 20% disability rating for left lower extremity (LLE) radiculopathy involving the sciatic nerve but granted a 10% disability rating effective August 22, 2022.
The deciding factor: The reduction in the disability rating was proper as there was improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work, but also showed mild incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve.
- Claimed conditions
- LLE radiculopathy involving the sciatic nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 28, 2025
- Citation
- A25038590
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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