The Board granted restoration of a rating of 10 percent for both the left and right lower extremity radiculopathy, femoral nerve, from the effective date of the reduction.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not persuasively demonstrate an improvement in either disability, and due process requirements were not met by the AOJ.

Claimed conditions

left lower extremity radiculopathy, femoral nerve, right lower extremity radiculopathy, femoral nerve

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

December 10, 2025

Citation

A25106570

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