The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for left and right lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy, finding that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 20 percent.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not show motor or reflex impairment at a grade reflecting higher limitation or disability, which would be required for a rating greater than 20 percent.

Claimed conditions

left lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy, right lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 17, 2025

Citation

A25099480

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