Denied
The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's left and right knee disabilities with limitation of flexion, as well as an initial increased rating for his left lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's conditions resulted in at least moderate incomplete paralysis or severe limitation of flexion, and thus, higher ratings were not warranted.
- Claimed conditions
- Left lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve, Left knee disability with limitation of flexion, Right knee disability with limitation of flexion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 16, 2025
- Citation
- 25012996
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