Partly granted
The Board denied an increased rating for lumbosacral strain, granted the restoration of service connection for radiculopathy of the left lower extremity sciatic nerve effective June 8, 2023, and remanded claims for a higher rating for ileocolic intestinal resection and GERD, as well as right lower extremity radiculopathy.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence not showing forward flexion limited to 30 degrees or less, favorable ankylosis, or its functional equivalent for lumbosacral strain. The severance of service connection for left lower extremity radiculopathy was found void ab initio.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral strain, radiculopathy of the left lower extremity sciatic nerve, residuals of ileocolic intestinal resection and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), radiculopathy of the right lower extremity sciatic nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 22, 2025
- Citation
- A25091308
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