Partly granted
The Board granted the Veteran's appeal for service connection for radiculopathy of the femoral and sciatic nerves, but denied it for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine and bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis. Agent fees were awarded in part.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the validity of the agent's representation and the eligibility criteria for past-due benefits.
- Claimed conditions
- Radiculopathy of the femoral and sciatic nerves of the left lower extremity, Radiculopathy of the femoral and sciatic nerves of the right lower extremity, Degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, Bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25096684
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