The Board denied a rating in excess of 40 percent for lumbar spine disability and a rating in excess of 10 percent for left-sided mild incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating as it was found that the symptoms approximated no more than continued limited forward flexion to 30 degrees or less, and there were no associated objective neurological abnormalities.

Claimed conditions

lumbosacral strain with IVDS, left lower extremity radiculopathy

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

December 17, 2025

Citation

25015035

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