The Veteran's right and left lower extremity radiculopathy (femoral nerve) are each rated at 20 percent, but no higher.,The Veteran's lumbar spine degenerative arthritis with intervertebral disc syndrome is granted a disability rating of 40 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support the assignment of a higher disability rating for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy (femoral nerve) as it did not show severe incomplete paralysis or complete paralysis, which are required for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 8526.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Lower Extremity Radiculopathy (Femoral Nerve), Left Lower Extremity Radiculopathy (Femoral Nerve), Lumbar Spine Degenerative Arthritis with Intervertebral Disc Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 1, 2022
- Citation
- A22024395
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