The veteran's right lower extremity neuropathy is rated at 60 percent effective September 12, 1995. The claim for a higher rating prior to that date is denied.
The deciding factor: The VA examination on September 12, 1995, showed significant right lower extremity disability due to neuropathy with marked muscle atrophy, warranting a 60 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 8520. The more recent examinations did not show the foot dangled or dropped, no active movement of muscles below the knee, and flexion of the knee was weakened or lost.
- Claimed conditions
- Right lower extremity neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- September 25, 2000
- Citation
- 0025532
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