The Veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities have been evaluated as 10 percent disabling prior to August 12, 2008. From August 12, 2008 to March 17, 2016, the Veteran is rated at 40 percent for the right lower extremity and 10 percent for the left lower extremity. On and after March 17, 2016, the Veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity has been evaluated as 60 percent disabling.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that prior to August 12, 2008, the Veteran had mild incomplete paralysis in both lower extremities. From August 12, 2008 to March 17, 2016, the Veteran's right lower extremity was evaluated as moderately severe incomplete paralysis and his left lower extremity as moderate incomplete paralysis. On and after March 17, 2016, the Veteran's right lower extremity is rated at severe incomplete paralysis with marked muscle atrophy.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral Neuropathy of the Right Lower Extremity, Peripheral Neuropathy of the Left Lower Extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- February 22, 2017
- Citation
- 1705399
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