The veteran's claim for an increased rating for meralgia paresthetica of the left lower extremity was granted, and a 10 percent disability rating was assigned. The claim for an increased rating for right shoulder crepitus with scapular tendonitis was remanded.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported a 10 percent rating for meralgia paresthetica of the left lower extremity based on its symptoms, but no exceptional or unusual disability picture was shown to warrant referral for extra-schedular consideration.
- Claimed conditions
- meralgia paresthetica of the left lower extremity, right shoulder crepitus with scapular tendonitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 13, 2008
- Citation
- 0815642
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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