The Board granted a disability rating of 40 percent for radiculopathy of the right lower extremity (sciatic nerve) and 20 percent for a right hip disability, effective from September 22, 2019, and October 23, 2019 respectively.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of symptoms demonstrated by the Veteran, including pain, weakness, decreased muscle strength, and hypoactive deep tendon reflexes for the sciatic nerve, and limited flexion and adduction for the right hip.
- Claimed conditions
- Radiculopathy of the right lower extremity (sciatic nerve), Right hip disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- May 15, 2025
- Citation
- A25043675
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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