Denied
The appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent left peroneal nerve impairment and the propriety of separate ratings for radiculopathy of the right and left lower extremities were denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's conditions warranted a higher rating or additional compensation beyond what was already granted.
- Claimed conditions
- Left peroneal nerve impairment, Radiculopathy of the right lower extremity (RLE), Radiculopathy of the left lower extremity (LLE)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 27, 2025
- Citation
- 25013317
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