The appeal was dismissed due to the lack of a timely appeal for increased ratings and earlier effective dates, making the December 2023 rating decision final.

The deciding factor: The persuasive weight of the evidence supported the August 2018 rating decision granting service connection for right lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve, which became final due to the lack of a timely appeal within one year.

Claimed conditions

right knee degenerative joint disease, right lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve, lumbar spine degenerative arthritis with spinal stenosis

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 8, 2025

Citation

A25087354

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