The Veteran's service connection for right and left leg neuropathy has been granted.,Initial ratings of 10 percent each have been denied for the Veteran's right and left ankle strain disabilities prior to May 17, 2011. Ratings of 20 percent each are granted beginning May 17, 2011.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported service connection for the Veteran's leg neuropathy due to in-service injury.
- Claimed conditions
- Right leg neuropathy, Left leg neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 23, 2018
- Citation
- 1811489
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied an increased rating for the Veteran's left tibia/fibula strain and left leg neuropathy, as the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the current symptoms.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and hypertension due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during the Veteran's service in Thailand. The claim for left leg neuropathy was denied.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for degenerative disc disease of the thoracolumbar spine, spinal stenosis, and left leg neuropathy. The conditions are considered to have started during active duty.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including heart murmur, diabetes mellitus type II, right wrist condition, left knee neuropathy, right knee neuropathy, left leg neuropathy, and right leg neuropathy. The decision is based on the lack of evidence showing a direct relationship to service or secondary to other service-connected disabilities.
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