The Board granted a rating of 40 percent disabling for neuropathy, peripheral conditions affecting the right and left lower extremities (sciatic nerve), with an effective date of February 20, 2023.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms met the criteria for a higher disability rating based on the severity of his condition as determined by medical evidence.

Claimed conditions

Neuropathy, peripheral, right lower extremity (sciatic nerve), Neuropathy, peripheral, left lower extremity (sciatic nerve), Neuropathy, peripheral, left lower extremity (femoral nerve), Neuropathy, peripheral, right lower extremity (femoral nerve)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

40%

Decision date

November 12, 2025

Citation

A25098260

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