The Veteran's service-connected lumbosacral strain with degenerative changes, sciatic nerve radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and femoral nerve radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities are all denied as they do not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected conditions have been evaluated based on their current manifestations, which do not warrant a higher disability rating under applicable VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- Lumbosacral strain with degenerative changes, Sciatic nerve radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities, Femoral nerve radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- December 4, 2024
- Citation
- 24033843
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