The Board has granted initial noncompensable evaluations for the service-connected superficial peroneal nerve neuropathy of the left lower extremity and a scar, anterior upper third aspect of the left lower extremity. The claim for a compensable evaluation based on multiple, noncompensable service-connected disabilities under 38 C.F.R. § 3.324 is dismissed as moot.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations revealed no atrophy or weakness of the left lower extremity and only mild sensory impairment involving the left lower extremity. The Board found that these symptoms represented primarily sensory, not motor, neurologic impairment and did not result in more than mild incomplete paralysis/neuralgia of the superficial peroneal nerve.
- Claimed conditions
- Superficial peroneal nerve neuropathy, Scar, anterior upper third aspect of the left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 5, 2005
- Citation
- 0532789
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