Granted
The Board granted an initial evaluation of 20 percent for left and right lower extremity radiculopathy of the femoral nerve, as well as a 20 percent rating for right knee joint osteoarthritis with limitation of extension.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms most nearly approximated moderate incomplete paralysis of the femoral nerve and range of motion of flexion of 30 degrees when considering functional loss during flare-ups and the ameliorative effect of medication, warranting a 20 percent rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- left lower extremity radiculopathy of the femoral nerve, right lower extremity radiculopathy of the femoral nerve, right knee joint osteoarthritis with limitation of extension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25088029
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