The veteran's disability ratings for sciatic and femoral nerve radiculopathies were increased to 40%. The issues of service connection for left and right hip disabilities were remanded.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of the Veteran's symptoms as noted in the January 2024 VA examination.

Claimed conditions

left lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy, right lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy, left lower extremity femoral nerve radiculopathy, right lower extremity femoral nerve radiculopathy, left hip disability, right hip disability

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

40%

Decision date

January 16, 2025

Citation

25000667

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