Granted
The Board granted initial 40 percent ratings for left and right lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy, but no higher.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's reports of symptoms were credible and supported the finding of moderately severe incomplete paralysis in both lower extremities.
- Claimed conditions
- left lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy, right lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- December 12, 2025
- Citation
- A25107701
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