Granted
The Board granted a 20 percent evaluation for both the left and right lower extremity radiculopathy, sciatic nerve, as they more closely approximate moderate incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of shooting pain, burning, numbness, tingling, aching, and pins-and-needles sensation in his legs, along with functional impairment impacting daily activities, support a 20 percent rating for both conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- left lower extremity radiculopathy, sciatic nerve, right lower extremity radiculopathy, sciatic nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25011103
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