The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for lumbar strain with degenerative arthritis and intervertebral disc syndrome, as well as bilateral lower extremity radiculopathies of the femoral and sciatic nerves.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's conditions were manifested by symptoms severe enough to warrant a higher rating under the applicable criteria.

Claimed conditions

Lumbar strain with degenerative arthritis and intervertebral disc syndrome, Left lower extremity femoral nerve radiculopathy, Right lower extremity femoral nerve radiculopathy, Left lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy, Right lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 24, 2025

Citation

A25101716

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