The Board denied an initial evaluation in excess of 20 percent for right lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy and an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for left lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms were found to be moderate intermittent pain, without significant loss of muscle use or other severe manifestations, which did not warrant a higher rating under the applicable criteria.

Claimed conditions

Right Lower Extremity Sciatic Nerve Radiculopathy, Left Lower Extremity Sciatic Nerve Radiculopathy

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 3, 2025

Citation

A25085761

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