Partly granted
The Board granted restoration of 20 percent ratings for left and right lower extremity radiculopathies of the sciatic and femoral nerves, but denied increased ratings in excess of 20 percent. The Board also remanded service connection for prostate cancer and a rating increase for low back strain.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show material improvement that would justify reducing the ratings below 20 percent, as the Veteran's symptoms remained moderate incomplete paralysis with no significant change in severity over time.
- Claimed conditions
- Left lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve, Left lower extremity radiculopathy of the femoral nerve, Right lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve, Right lower extremity radiculopathy of the femoral nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 17, 2025
- Citation
- A25108934
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