The Board granted a rating of 20 percent for lumbar radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, femoral nerve from January 22, 2018 through August 28, 2022 and granted ratings of 20 percent for lumbar radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, sciatic nerve and femoral nerve from August 29, 2022 to August 27, 2024.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the level of incomplete paralysis as described in the rating criteria for the sciatic and femoral nerves.
- Claimed conditions
- Lumbar radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, sciatic nerve, Lumbar radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, femoral nerve, Lumbar radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, sciatic nerve, Lumbar radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, femoral nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 3, 2025
- Citation
- 25007478
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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