The Veteran's meralgia paresthetica of the left lower extremity is currently rated at 30 percent, but the Board finds that an evaluation in excess of this rating is not warranted. A TDIU has been granted due to the combined effect of multiple service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a finding of entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for meralgia paresthetica of the left lower extremity, as the current rating is based on the maximum schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code 8529. The Veteran's TDIU claim was granted due to the combined effect of multiple service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- meralgia paresthetica, left hip injury with lateral femoral cutaneous neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- May 31, 2018
- Citation
- 18106583
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