The Veteran's right and left lower extremity radiculopathies are currently rated at 20 percent each, which is the maximum rating available under VA regulations. The Board finds that these conditions do not warrant a higher rating as they result in disability analogous to no more than moderate incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerves.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's radiculopathies are characterized by mild to moderate symptoms and have been rated at 20 percent under Diagnostic Code 8620, which is the maximum rating available for this condition.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Right lower extremity radiculopathy"}, {"condition_name":"Left lower extremity radiculopathy"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 29, 2020
- Citation
- 20070299
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
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