The Board granted an initial rating of 40 percent for left and right lower extremity neuropathy, sciatic nerve.

The deciding factor: The evidence was in approximate balance to show that the Veteran's symptoms most nearly approximated moderately severe incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve.

Claimed conditions

left lower extremity neuropathy, sciatic nerve, right lower extremity neuropathy, sciatic nerve

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

40%

Decision date

October 9, 2025

Citation

A25087538

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