The Veteran's lower extremity neurological condition is not found to be caused or aggravated by his service-connected back disability. His bilateral knee disabilities are adequately rated under the schedular criteria, and he does not meet the requirements for special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lower extremity neurological condition is attributed to idiopathic peripheral neuropathy rather than his service-connected back disability. His bilateral knee disabilities are rated under the appropriate schedular criteria, and he does not meet the requirements for extraschedular consideration or special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound.
- Claimed conditions
- neuropathy, lower extremities
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 7, 2017
- Citation
- 1720446
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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