GrantedPACT Act
The veteran's claims for service connection for left and right lower extremity sciatica, secondary to service-connected lumbar strain, and an increased evaluation for tension headaches were granted.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence was in equipoise regarding the nexus between the veteran's lumbar strain and sciatica, and resolved doubt in favor of the veteran.
- Claimed conditions
- left lower extremity sciatica, right lower extremity sciatica, tension headaches
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 28, 2025
- Citation
- A25007462
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