The Veteran's neurological deficits of the left and right lower extremities, secondary to post polio syndrome, are rated at 40 percent for each leg from September 30, 2004, to March 12, 2012.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations indicated that the Veteran experienced moderately severe paralysis of the sciatic nerve in both lower extremities during this period, warranting a 40 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 8520.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Polio Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 27, 2012
- Citation
- 1243910
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