The Veteran's service-connected right ilioinguinal neuralgia and associated reflex sympathetic dystrophy have been rated at the maximum available under Diagnostic Codes 8629 and 5260, respectively. The Board has determined that his symptoms more nearly approximate ankylosis of the right knee than any degree of limited flexion or extension.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's range of motion testing showed severe limitation with pain during examination, leading to a determination that his symptomatology most closely approximates ankylosis of the right knee.
- Claimed conditions
- Right ilioinguinal neuralgia, Reflex sympathetic dystrophy affecting right inguinal nerve (right lower extremity)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- August 5, 2016
- Citation
- 1631388
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient development and need for further medical opinion regarding the severity of the Veteran's right ilioinguinal neuralgia and a possible separate rating for a genitofemoral neuralgia.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that remand is necessary for several claims, including service connection and rating issues related to the Veteran's right ilioinguinal neuralgia, osteoarthritis, GERD, acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD, and sleep apnea. The effective dates of any potential awards are also in question.
- Granted
The Veteran's right ilioinguinal neuralgia is currently rated at the maximum 10 percent disability level, and no higher rating can be granted as there is no evidence of complete paralysis.
- Granted
The Board has granted a separate 10 percent evaluation for right ilioinguinal neuralgia, but denied an increased rating for postoperative residuals of right inguinal hernia repair.
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