The Veteran is granted separate compensable ratings of 10 percent for neuropathy of the left lower extremity and a painful left ankle scar, both for purposes of accrued benefits.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran's left lower extremity neuropathy has been characterized by numbness, abnormal sensory function, and pain. A separate compensable rating is granted based on these findings. The left ankle scar was also found to be painful, warranting a separate 10 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- neuropathy of the left lower extremity, left ankle scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 8, 2017
- Citation
- 1751021
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