The Board denied increased ratings for left lower extremity radiculopathy, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating than 10 percent prior to July 15, 2021, and no more than 20 percent from that date.
The deciding factor: The findings of record showed mild impairment with symptoms of numbness, which did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- left lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic), left lower extremity radiculopathy (femoral)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 27, 2025
- Citation
- 25002873
Veterans Law Judge
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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