The Board granted disability ratings of 30 percent for left and right lower extremity femoral nerve radiculopathy, and 40 percent for right and left lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy.

The deciding factor: The evidence was in at least approximate balance as to whether the Veteran's bilateral lower extremity sciatic and femoral radiculopathies have manifested as 'severe', 'moderately severe', or 'moderate' incomplete paralysis, leading to the grant of the higher ratings.

Claimed conditions

left lower extremity femoral nerve radiculopathy, right lower extremity femoral nerve radiculopathy, right lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy, left lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

30%

Decision date

February 26, 2025

Citation

A25017729

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