The Board granted an initial rating of 20 percent for right and left lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy disabilities, as the evidence showed moderate symptomatology over the appeal period.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms were found to be at a moderate level of severity, but no higher, based on medical examination findings and reports from his private physician's assistant.

Claimed conditions

right lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy, left lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

20%

Decision date

November 18, 2025

Citation

A25100100

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