The veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy with Raynaud's syndrome of the left and right legs is currently rated at 20 percent, which corresponds to moderate incomplete paralysis. The evidence does not support a higher rating as there is no objective evidence of muscle atrophy, complete paralysis of the sciatic nerve, loss of active movement of the muscles below the knee, or ulcerations or autoamputations of the digits.
The deciding factor: The veteran's symptoms do not meet the criteria for more severe disability ratings under Diagnostic Code 8520 as there is no evidence of muscle atrophy, complete paralysis of the sciatic nerve, loss of active movement of the muscles below the knee, or ulcerations or autoamputations of the digits.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral Neuropathy, Raynaud's Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- September 2, 2003
- Citation
- 0322066
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