The Board granted an initial 20 percent rating for left lower extremity radiculopathy, finding that the Veteran's symptoms more nearly approximated moderate incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve.

The deciding factor: Based on the evidence of record, the disability picture most closely approximates at most moderate (or average in amount) severity in the left lower extremity throughout the entire appeal period.

Claimed conditions

left lower extremity radiculopathy

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

20%

Decision date

October 28, 2025

Citation

A25093338

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