The Veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities were each rated at 10 percent prior to March 15, 2005. From March 15, 2005 to March 23, 2009, they were each rated at 10 percent.,After March 23, 2009, the Veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities were each rated at 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence prior to March 15, 2005 did not reveal any manifestations of peripheral neuropathy in either lower extremity. From March 15, 2005 to March 23, 2009, the Veteran's symptoms were characterized by mild incomplete sciatic nerve paralysis.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral Neuropathy of the Bilateral Lower Extremities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 29, 2010
- Citation
- 1024330
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