Service connection for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy was denied on all bases. The Board found no evidence of in-service neurological injury, disease, or event, and the symptoms were not chronic during service.

The deciding factor: The absence of in-service incurrence and lack of continuous symptoms since separation from service led to the denial.

Claimed conditions

right lower extremity radiculopathy, left lower extremity radiculopathy

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 3, 2025

Citation

A25000554

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