Denied
The Board denied a higher initial disability rating in excess of 20 percent for radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, finding that the symptoms more nearly approximated moderate incomplete paralysis.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding of moderately severe or worse symptoms to warrant a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 8520.
- Claimed conditions
- Radiculopathy of the left lower extremity (sciatica)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 25, 2025
- Citation
- A25016866
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