The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral lower extremity nerve conditions, finding that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The deciding factor: The VA examiner found mild incomplete paralysis with symptoms comparable to mild incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve, which is consistent with a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 8520. There was no evidence of moderate or greater impairment that would warrant a higher rating.

Claimed conditions

right lower extremity nerve condition, left lower extremity nerve condition

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

December 16, 2025

Citation

A25108569

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