The veteran's left and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are each rated at 20 percent, reflecting moderate incomplete paralysis of the external popliteal nerve.,The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, representing occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform tasks.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence supports a finding that the veteran's peripheral neuropathy manifests as moderate incomplete paralysis, warranting a 20 percent rating. For PTSD, the symptoms described align with the criteria for a 30 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, Peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 11, 2008
- Citation
- 0842771
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