The Veteran was granted a 20 percent rating for right lower extremity radiculopathy from May 12, 2017. The Veteran's left lower extremity radiculopathy received a 20 percent rating as well.,For the period prior to December 21, 2016, the Veteran was granted an initial 10 percent rating for his right forearm condition with painful motion and limitation of extension.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's radiculopathy received a 20 percent rating as it is manifested by moderate, incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve of an entirely sensory nature.,The Veteran was granted a separate 10 percent rating for his right forearm condition with painful motion and limitation of extension prior to December 21, 2016.

Claimed conditions

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How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

20%

Decision date

October 25, 2019

Citation

19181346