The Board denied earlier effective dates for the grant of a higher evaluation and service connection for lower extremity radiculopathy associated with the Veteran's back disability. A 20 percent rating was granted for right lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy, effective August 3, 2021.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence did not support an earlier effective date as the claims were not received within one year of any relevant treatment or examination results.

Claimed conditions

lumbar strain, radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, radiculopathy of the right lower extremity

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 3, 2025

Citation

A25085794

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