The Board granted initial ratings of 20 percent for left and right lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran. The claims for increased ratings for knee conditions were remanded.
The deciding factor: The probative evidence under review is at least approximately balanced in showing that the Veteran's left and right lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy each more closely approximated 'moderate' in severity, while the evidence does not support a higher rating for knee limitations of extension.
- Claimed conditions
- left lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy, right lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy, left knee strain, limitation of extension, right knee strain, limitation of extension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25028641
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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