The Board granted a 40 percent initial rating for radiculopathy of the left and right lower extremity sciatic nerves, effective July 21, 2022. TDIU was denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms were found to be moderately severe incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve, warranting a 40 percent rating under DC 8520.
- Claimed conditions
- Radiculopathy of the left lower extremity sciatic nerve, Radiculopathy of the right lower extremity sciatic nerve, Cervical strain, Left shoulder strain, Left upper extremity neurological condition, to include tremor, Right upper extremity neurological condition, to include tremor
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- June 11, 2025
- Citation
- A25051252
What this means for you
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