The Board denied an initial rating more than 20 percent for the Veteran's low back disability and granted a 20 percent rating, but no higher, for left lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve).

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence demonstrating that the Veteran's low back disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, while his left lower extremity radiculopathy met the criteria for a 20 percent rating.

Claimed conditions

lumbar strain (low back disability), left lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

20%

Decision date

February 25, 2025

Citation

A25016536

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