Denied
The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's left and right lower extremity radiculopathy affecting the sciatic nerve, finding that evaluations in excess of 10 percent were not warranted.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support findings of moderate incomplete paralysis or other symptoms indicative of a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 8520.
- Claimed conditions
- left lower extremity radiculopathy affecting the sciatic nerve, right lower extremity radiculopathy affecting the sciatic nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25104447
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