The Board denied increased ratings for peroneal neuropathy and varicose veins in the bilateral lower extremities, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not warrant higher ratings under the applicable rating criteria.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed no more than mild or moderate incomplete paralysis of the peroneal nerves, which is consistent with the current 20 percent ratings assigned for both legs.
- Claimed conditions
- peroneal neuropathy, varicose veins
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 5, 2015
- Citation
- 1533351
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