The veteran's residuals of a shell fragment wound of the right lower extremity with injury to the common peroneal and tibial nerves are manifested by foot drop, weakness of dorsiflexion of the foot, and loss of sensation on the dorsum of the foot. The Board finds that VA's duty to assist the appellant in developing all evidence pertinent to the claim has been met.
The deciding factor: The veteran's symptoms match almost perfectly with the symptoms described in the Rating Schedule for complete paralysis of the common peroneal nerve, warranting a 40 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 8521.
- Claimed conditions
- shell fragment wound of the right lower extremity, injury to the common peroneal and tibial nerves
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- January 23, 2001
- Citation
- 0101781
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
The Veteran's shell fragment wound of the right lower extremity was found to not meet criteria for a higher evaluation prior to March 1, 2010 and after that date did not meet criteria for a 20 percent rating.
- Granted
The veteran's claim for an increased rating for residuals of a shell fragment wound to his right lower extremity is granted, and he also receives special monthly compensation based on the loss of use of both lower extremities.
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