The Veteran's diabetic polyneuropathy of the left and right lower extremities has been rated at 20 percent since October 20, 2010.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and treatment records consistently documented moderate incomplete paralysis of the external popliteal nerve in both lower extremities, warranting a 20% evaluation under Diagnostic Code 8521.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetic polyneuropathy of the left lower extremity, diabetic polyneuropathy of the right lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 28, 2011
- Citation
- 1103713
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
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