Granted
The veteran was granted an initial evaluation of 20 percent for left and right lower extremity radiculopathy, as well as left and right ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's conditions warranted a 20 percent evaluation based on the evidence of record.
- Claimed conditions
- left lower extremity radiculopathy, right lower extremity radiculopathy, left ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain, right ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 8, 2025
- Citation
- A25002044
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