Partly granted
The veteran was granted an initial rating of 60 percent for both right and left sciatic nerve disabilities, but denied higher ratings for other conditions. Special monthly compensation at the (r-1) level was also granted.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of the Veteran's paralysis and the need for aid and attendance.
- Claimed conditions
- right sciatic nerve disability, left sciatic nerve disability, right femoral nerve disability, left femoral nerve disability, right upper extremity CIDP, left upper extremity CIDP
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 8, 2025
- Citation
- A25001711
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