The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a higher rating for left peroneal neuropathy and TDIU, finding that his condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes. The Veteran's symptoms were noted to be mild incomplete paralysis of the left anterior tibial nerve, with no significant occupational effects.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran's symptoms were consistent with mild axonotmesis and did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 8520 (paralysis of the sciatic nerve).
- Claimed conditions
- Left peroneal neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 21, 2014
- Citation
- 1423104
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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