Partly granted
The veteran's claim for a higher rating for radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, sciatic nerve was partially granted. The veteran is entitled to a 40 percent rating but no higher.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence showed moderately severe incomplete paralysis but not severe incomplete paralysis.
- Claimed conditions
- radiculopathy of the right lower extremity (RLE), sciatic nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- January 13, 2025
- Citation
- A25002806
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