Denied
The Board denied higher disability ratings for the veteran's low back and lower extremity radiculopathies, pseudofolliculitis barbae, pes planus and plantar fasciitis, and left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome.
The deciding factor: The evidence of record did not support a higher rating based on the severity of the conditions as documented in medical examinations and reports.
- Claimed conditions
- Low back disability, Left lower extremity radiculopathy (femoral nerve), Left lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve), Right lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve), Right lower extremity radiculopathy (femoral nerve), Pseudofolliculitis barbae, Pes planus and plantar fasciitis, Left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 17, 2025
- Citation
- A25109187
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