The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy of the femoral nerve were denied as his conditions did not meet the criteria for a rating higher than 20 percent.,Effective dates prior to April 19, 2021, for service connection of bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy of the femoral nerve were also denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's conditions did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 8526 (femoral nerve disability).,There was no indication of any claim prior to April 19, 2021, for service connection of bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy of the femoral nerve.
- Claimed conditions
- Right lower extremity radiculopathy of the femoral nerve, Left lower extremity radiculopathy of the femoral nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 29, 2022
- Citation
- 22043443
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
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- Whole decision: Denied
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