The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity radiculopathies and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine have been rated at 40 percent, effective June 29, 2020, for which earlier effective dates were granted.

The deciding factor: The evidence supports a 40 percent rating for both lower extremity radiculopathies due to moderately severe incomplete paralysis, and the service-connected conditions precluded employment.

Claimed conditions

left lower extremity radiculopathy involving the sciatic and common peroneal nerves, right lower extremity radiculopathy involving the sciatic and common peroneal nerves, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine with myelopathy and spinal stenosis

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

40%

Decision date

February 3, 2025

Citation

A25009572

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