The Veteran's right lower extremity neuropathy has been productive of moderate incomplete paralysis of the external popliteal (common peroneal) or sciatic nerves throughout the appeal period, but severe or moderately severe incomplete paralysis has not been demonstrated by the record. The Board finds a disability rating of 20 percent is warranted for this condition.
The deciding factor: The objective examination findings and Veteran's subjective complaints consistently reflect moderate incomplete paralysis of the affected nerves (sciatic/peroneal) without evidence of more severe impairment such as atrophy, foot dangles, or foot drops.
- Claimed conditions
- Neuropathy of the right lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 24, 2017
- Citation
- 1701671
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- Remanded (sent back)
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