The Board granted a disability rating of 20 percent for both the left and right lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic) effective October 14, 2022.

The deciding factor: Based on the evidence of record, the level of impairment is most analogous to moderate incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve, which corresponds to a 20 percent rating under the applicable criteria.

Claimed conditions

left lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic), right lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

20%

Decision date

October 16, 2025

Citation

A25089387

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