The Veteran's left peroneal neuropathy has been rated at 10 percent since April 20, 2007. The claim for continuation of service-connected disability compensation for chronic lumbosacral strain from November 1, 2007 is granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left peroneal neuropathy has been rated at the minimum level due to moderate symptoms such as 'tripping' but no severe or complete paralysis.
- Claimed conditions
- left peroneal neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 28, 2012
- Citation
- 1222677
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for left peroneal neuropathy as it is not secondary to a service-connected disability or related to his military service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to lack of compliance with previous instructions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for increased rating of left peroneal neuropathy disability is denied. The Board has also remanded the claims for service connection for right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy and need for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance/housebound status.
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