Denied
The Board denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for left lower extremity (LLE) radiculopathy, sciatic nerve, as the evidence did not support a finding of moderate incomplete paralysis.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms were more indicative of mild incomplete paralysis rather than moderate, despite reports of pain and sensory changes.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Lower Extremity (LLE) Radiculopathy, Sciatic Nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 25, 2025
- Citation
- A25016511
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