The veteran's claim for a higher rating for radiculopathy of the right lower extremity was denied, but the claim for a higher rating for a right ankle disability was remanded for further evaluation.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms did not warrant a higher rating than 20 percent for radiculopathy of the right lower extremity.

Claimed conditions

radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, right ankle disability

How they argued it

Secondary to another service-connected condition

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

20%

Decision date

January 23, 2025

Citation

A25005962

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