Granted
The Board granted a 20 percent rating for left lower extremity radiculopathy from June 7, 2018.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed moderate incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve with associated neuralgia and neuritis, but separate ratings would constitute impermissible pyramiding.
- Claimed conditions
- Left lower extremity radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25085764
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