The Veteran's left lower extremity neurological impairment was rated at 20 percent effective September 23, 2002 to May 14, 2010. Since May 14, 2010, the rating has been increased to 40 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left lower extremity neurological impairment manifested as moderate incomplete paralysis from September 23, 2002 to May 14, 2010 and moderately-severe incomplete paralysis since then.
- Claimed conditions
- Neurological impairment of the left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 17, 2016
- Citation
- 1632737
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has granted a separate 10 percent rating for neurological impairment of the left lower extremity stemming from service-connected left ankle disorder. The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to incomplete submission of VA Form 21-8940.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has granted separate compensable ratings for neurological impairment of the bilateral lower extremities, but has remanded the issue of service connection for a left shoulder condition.
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