The veteran's peripheral neuropathy of both legs was rated at 10 percent prior to August 22, 2002, and 20 percent from that date, but no higher. The Board found the evidence did not support a rating in excess of these levels.
The deciding factor: The severity of the veteran's peripheral neuropathy did not meet the criteria for ratings greater than those assigned based on the medical findings and examination results.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral neuropathy of the right leg, Peripheral neuropathy of the left leg
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 9, 2009
- Citation
- 0900930
What this means for you
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