The Board granted a 20 percent evaluation for right lower extremity sciatica and denied an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for right lower extremity radiculopathy of the femoral nerve.

The deciding factor: The evidence showed moderate incomplete paralysis for the right lower extremity sciatic nerve, supporting a separate 20 percent rating. For the femoral nerve, the involvement was recurrent but not continuous and consistent with mild incomplete paralysis.

Claimed conditions

right lower extremity radiculopathy of the femoral nerve, right lower extremity sciatica

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 24, 2025

Citation

A25101760

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