The appellant's left lower extremity neuropathy with foot drop is rated at 80 percent, effective March 30, 2016. The appeal for specially adapted housing and TDIU prior to July 3, 2017, was granted.
The deciding factor: The disability rating of 80 percent for left lower extremity neuropathy with foot drop is based on the severity of symptoms including marked muscular atrophy, weakened knee motion, and limited use of the leg. The appellant's need for assistive devices such as a scooter and walker further supports this rating.
- Claimed conditions
- left lower extremity neuropathy with foot drop, adjustment disorder with depressed mood, left knee degenerative arthritis, right knee degenerative arthritis, arachnoiditis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 80%
- Decision date
- August 8, 2019
- Citation
- 19161415
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