Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection for sciatica of the left lower extremity due to a need for an addendum opinion.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner's previous negative nexus opinion is found inadequate, and the Veteran's statements are considered credible. A new medical opinion is needed.
- Claimed conditions
- sciatica of the left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25097346
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