Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for initial ratings in excess of 10 percent for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatica) as the evidence did not support moderate incomplete paralysis at any time during the appeal period.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed mild incomplete paralysis, which does not meet the criteria for a rating higher than 10 percent under DC 8520.
- Claimed conditions
- right lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatica), left lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatica)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 9, 2025
- Citation
- A25106058
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