The Board denied entitlement to initial ratings in excess of 20 percent for radiculopathy of the left and right lower extremities, finding that the Veteran's symptoms were primarily manifested by intermittent pain and moderate incomplete paralysis.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not show severe or more than wholly sensory impairment, which would warrant a higher rating under the applicable criteria.

Claimed conditions

Radiculopathy of left lower extremity, Radiculopathy of right lower extremity

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 19, 2025

Citation

A25100372

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