The Board denied the veteran's appeal for a higher rating than 10 percent for both left and right radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve. The decision was based on the lack of objective impairment in strength, sensation, and reflexes.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's disabilities are primarily manifested by subjective symptoms in limited circumstances, most analogous to mild incomplete paralysis.

Claimed conditions

left radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve, right radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 3, 2025

Citation

A25000475

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