The Board granted an effective date of July 25, 2014, for the grant of a 20 percent evaluation for femoral nerve radiculopathy of the left lower extremity.
The deciding factor: The evidence is at least evenly balanced that it became factually ascertainable that the Veteran's femoral nerve radiculopathy of the left lower extremity more closely met the criteria for a 20 percent rating as of July 25, 2014.
- Claimed conditions
- femoral nerve radiculopathy of the left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 5, 2025
- Citation
- A25049848
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The Board granted a 40 percent evaluation for sciatic nerve radiculopathy of the right and left lower extremities, a 30 percent evaluation for femoral nerve radiculopathy of the right and left lower extremities, and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU), but denied an increased evaluation in excess of 40 percent for spinal stenosis and lumbar intervertebral disc syndrome.
- Dismissed
The veteran withdrew the appeal, and there are no allegations of error for appellate consideration.
- Partly granted
The Board granted increased disability ratings for the service-connected back disability and sciatic nerve radiculopathy of both lower extremities, as well as an earlier effective date for TDIU and SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance.
- Dismissed
The appeal concerning the disability ratings for thoracolumbar strain with scoliosis and various radiculopathies is dismissed as the appellant withdrew the appeal.
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