The Veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities has been rated as noncompensable since February 9, 2012. The Board found that higher ratings are not warranted at any time for either lower extremity.
The deciding factor: The March 2013 examination report indicated moderate incomplete paralysis of each nerve involved in the Veteran's bilateral lower extremities, which is consistent with a noncompensable rating under the applicable diagnostic codes. The treatment records were generally consistent with this assessment and did not document more severe neuropathic disability.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Peripheral neuropathy"}, {"condition_name":"Peripheral vascular disease"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 12, 2019
- Citation
- 19128141
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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