The Veteran's right and left lower extremity radiculopathy have been rated at 20 percent for the entire appeal period from June 23, 2004, to January 3, 2013.
The deciding factor: VA examinations conducted during this time period consistently indicated moderate incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve in both lower extremities.
- Claimed conditions
- Right and left lower extremity radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- August 3, 2016
- Citation
- 1630950
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