The veteran's increased rating claims for sciatic nerve radiculopathy, right lower extremity and right carpal tunnel syndrome were granted. The claim for the left lower extremity was denied.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence of record at the time of the October 2022 agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ) decision on appeal.

Claimed conditions

sciatic nerve radiculopathy, left lower extremity, sciatic nerve radiculopathy, right lower extremity, right carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) with residuals (dominant), femoral nerve radiculopathy, right lower extremity, right facial nerve damage status post mastoidectomy

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 30, 2025

Citation

A25008376

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