The veteran's combined evaluation for his right lower extremity disorder, encompassing a thromboarterectomy of the popliteal artery of the right knee, residuals of a right knee meniscectomy, neuropathy of the right peroneal nerve and varicose veins, was increased to 70 percent effective July 1, 1990. The evaluation for his above-the-knee amputation remains at 60 percent.
The deciding factor: The veteran's combined evaluation for his right lower extremity disorder was increased due to the progression of his neurological and vascular conditions, which warranted a higher rating than what he previously received.
- Claimed conditions
- Thromboarterectomy of the popliteal artery, Neuropathy of the right peroneal nerve, Varicose veins
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- January 24, 2006
- Citation
- 0601997
What this means for you
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