The Board granted an initial 20 percent disability rating for lumbar radiculopathy of the left lower extremity femoral nerve, but remanded other issues for further development.

The deciding factor: The evidence supported moderate incomplete paralysis of the left femoral nerve root, warranting a 20 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 8526. Other issues were remanded due to pre-decisional errors and the need for additional evidence.

Claimed conditions

lumbar radiculopathy of the left lower extremity femoral nerve, right hand condition with decreased range of motion to right ring, middle, and index fingers, residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI) with vertigo, migraines

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

20%

Decision date

November 4, 2025

Citation

A25095514

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