The Board granted an initial rating of 40 percent, but no greater, for right lower extremity radiculopathy and a disability rating of 40 percent, but no greater, for left lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy from January 6, 2022.

The deciding factor: The evidence showed moderately severe incomplete paralysis for both lower extremities, warranting a 40 percent rating under the criteria for sciatic nerve radiculopathy.

Claimed conditions

right lower extremity radiculopathy, left lower extremity radiculopathy

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

40%

Decision date

December 8, 2025

Citation

A25105151

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