Granted
The Board granted increased ratings of 20 percent, the schedular maximum, for left ankle sprain and 40 percent for both left and right lower extremity radiculopathy.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed marked limitation of motion in the Veteran's left ankle and moderately severe incomplete paralysis in his bilateral lower extremities.
- Claimed conditions
- left ankle sprain, left lower extremity radiculopathy, right lower extremity radiculopathy, lumbosacral strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25088035
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