The Board has determined that the evidence does not support an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for neuropathy of the tibial and peroneal nerves of the left lower extremity or a rating in excess of 20 percent for residuals of a left tibia fracture. The veteran's conditions are currently rated appropriately.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence does not support an evaluation higher than 30 percent for neuropathy of the tibial and peroneal nerves of the left lower extremity, as the symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for a more severe rating. For residuals of a left tibia fracture, the functional impairment is considered moderately disabling.
- Claimed conditions
- Neuropathy of the tibial and peroneal nerves, Residuals of a left tibia fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 24, 2005
- Citation
- 0505271
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- Partly granted
The Board granted an earlier effective date of December 12, 2023 for service connection for residuals of a left tibia fracture and denied increased ratings for various conditions.
- Denied
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- Denied
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- Granted
The Board granted an increased rating to 30 percent for the veteran's service-connected left leg disabilities, including neuropathy and fracture residuals. The effective date is not specified.
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