The Board has granted an increased rating of 80 percent for paralysis of the left peroneal nerve with foot drop, left ankle limitation of motion, and loss of left calf muscle volume.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows severe impairment affecting the entire lower extremity including the thigh, warranting a maximum rating under Diagnostic Code 5161 (amputation at the upper third).
- Claimed conditions
- Paralysis of the left peroneal nerve with foot drop, Left ankle limitation of motion, Loss of left calf muscle volume
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 80%
- Decision date
- June 5, 2001
- Citation
- 0115504
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