Granted
The Board granted an initial rating of 20 percent for the Veteran's sciatica of the left lower extremity, finding that the evidence supports moderate incomplete paralysis.
The deciding factor: The July 23, 2024 VA examiner found moderate incomplete paralysis, and the Veteran provided credible lay statements describing symptoms consistent with this level of severity.
- Claimed conditions
- sciatica of the left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 11, 2025
- Citation
- A25106932
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