The Veteran's service-connected reflex sympathetic dystrophy of the right lower extremity is currently rated at 40 percent, effective May 5, 2015.,Since January 8, 2015, the Veteran has been granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected reflex sympathetic dystrophy of the right lower extremity is manifested by moderately severe incomplete paralysis with constant pain and numbness.
- Claimed conditions
- reflex sympathetic dystrophy of the right lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 16, 2016
- Citation
- 1624247
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Denied
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