The Board granted service connection for a right leg condition distinct from the already service-connected right lower extremity radiculopathy, finding that there is sufficient evidence to establish that the Veteran has meralgia paresthetica which has been aggravated by the right lower extremity radiculopathy. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD was denied as the evidence does not support a diagnosis of a separately diagnosable condition.

The deciding factor: The evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether the Veteran has meralgia paresthetica distinct from right lower extremity radiculopathy which has been aggravated by that right lower extremity radiculopathy. However, there is no evidence of a separately diagnosable acquired psychiatric disorder distinct from PTSD.

Claimed conditions

Right lower leg condition distinct from right lower extremity radiculopathy impacting the sciatic nerve, to include meralgia paresthetica

How they argued it

Aggravation of a pre-existing condition

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 2, 2025

Citation

25012390

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