The Board granted earlier effective dates for the award of service connection for left lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve) and right lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve), but denied earlier effective dates for bowel incontinence, neurogenic bladder, and other conditions.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the medical evidence showing the onset of symptoms during specific periods, which supported the grant or denial of earlier effective dates.

Claimed conditions

left lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve), left lower extremity radiculopathy (femoral nerve), right lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve), bowel incontinence, neurogenic bladder

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

40%

Decision date

February 4, 2025

Citation

A25009861

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