The Board granted an increased rating of 20 percent for left lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy, finding the Veteran's symptoms meet the criteria for moderate incomplete paralysis.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms met the criteria for moderate incomplete paralysis based on his statements and VA examination findings, despite taking medications for pain management.
- Claimed conditions
- left lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25094526
Veterans Law Judge
Decisions by this judge: 868 · Granted: 42% (granted or partly granted, in the vetted decisions on this site)
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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