The Board has granted a 10 percent evaluation for the veteran's hemihypotrophy of the left lower extremity with restless leg syndrome, effective from February 1, 2001.
The deciding factor: The VA examination and medical records provided evidence of atrophy, sensory disturbances affecting the superficial and deep peroneal nerves, discomfort and pain in the veteran's left leg, which were found to be intertwined with his restless leg syndrome. The symptoms met the criteria for a 10 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Codes 8522 (superficial peroneal nerve) and 8623 (deep peroneal nerve).
- Claimed conditions
- Hemihypotrophy of the left lower extremity, Restless Leg Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 7, 2001
- Citation
- 0126046
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