Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and a higher rating for his radiculopathy in both lower extremities.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the increase in disability was factually ascertainable prior to October 1, 2012, or that the Veteran experienced moderate symptoms of radiculopathy during the relevant period.
- Claimed conditions
- Radiculopathy, left lower extremity, Radiculopathy, right lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25095801
Want to see how appeals like this one tend to go? Appeals like mine
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.