Granted
The Board granted an earlier effective date of January 17, 2011, for the 40 percent rating for radiculopathy of the left lower extremity of the sciatic nerve.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's radiculopathy of the left lower extremity of the sciatic nerve was found to be moderately severe incomplete paralysis during the entire period on appeal, warranting a 40 percent disability rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Radiculopathy of the left lower extremity of the sciatic nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- October 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25089540
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