Partly granted
The veteran's request for an increased rating for sciatic nerve issues was denied, but separate ratings for neuralgia were granted.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of symptoms and the criteria set forth in the Schedule for Rating Disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- left lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy, right lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy, neuralgia of the left sciatic nerve, neuralgia of the right sciatic nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25004445
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