Partly granted
The veteran's claim for a higher rating for low back disability was denied, but an initial 20 percent rating for left lower extremity sciatic nerve impairment was granted.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence of record and the application of VA's Schedule for Rating Disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- low back disability with intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), left lower extremity sciatic nerve impairment
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 13, 2025
- Citation
- A25002843
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