The Board granted separate ratings of 10 percent for neuralgia of the left sciatic nerve and right femoral nerve, but denied initial ratings in excess of 10 percent for left lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy and right lower extremity femoral nerve radiculopathy. The Board also remanded a claim for service connection for migraine headaches.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for higher ratings, but warranted separate ratings for neuralgia. The claim for service connection was remanded due to insufficient evidence at this time.
- Claimed conditions
- left lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy, right lower extremity femoral nerve radiculopathy, migraine headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 29, 2025
- Citation
- A25039326
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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