Granted
The Board granted an initial rating of 20 percent for lumbar radiculopathy of both the left and right lower extremities, as the evidence supports moderate incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner's clinical assessment supported a 20 percent rating based on moderate incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve, but higher ratings were not warranted due to the absence of more severe symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, lumbar radiculopathy of the right lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25011537
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