Denied
The Board denied initial disability ratings in excess of 10 percent for left and right lower extremity radiculopathy, as the evidence showed mild incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve.
The deciding factor: The May 2024 VA examination found no more than mild incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve, which did not warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- left lower extremity radiculopathy, right lower extremity radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25095004
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