The Veteran's reflex sympathetic dystrophy of the right lower extremity has been rated at 40 percent since April 21, 2017. The polymorphic light eruption syndrome remains unassigned.
The deciding factor: The May 2017 VA examination indicated moderate incomplete paralysis for the right sciatic nerve, which is commensurate with a 40 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 8520.
- Claimed conditions
- Polymorphic Light Eruption Syndrome, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy of the Right Lower Extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- October 25, 2017
- Citation
- 1747846
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