The Board denied service connection for radiculopathy of the left and right lower extremity femoral nerves, an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for degenerative arthritis of the spine with status post lumbar discectomy, an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for limitation of motion of the left ankle, and remanded service connection for limitation of motion of the right ankle.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a current diagnosis of radiculopathy involving the femoral nerve or a higher rating for degenerative arthritis of the spine with status post lumbar discectomy. The Veteran's symptoms were not severe enough to warrant an increased rating, and there was no indication of unfavorable ankylosis.

Claimed conditions

Radiculopathy of the left lower extremity femoral nerve, Radiculopathy of the right lower extremity femoral nerve, Degenerative arthritis of the spine with status post lumbar discectomy and sequestered disc at 11-12 with compression of the left side traversing nerve roots, Limitation of motion of the left ankle, Limitation of motion of the right ankle

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 17, 2025

Citation

A25089925

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