The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for complete left foot drop is granted, with a 80% disability rating. The Veteran also receives special monthly compensation due to loss of use of the left foot.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence consistently indicated that the Veteran had complete paralysis of the sciatic nerve resulting in complete foot drop and inability to walk, which warranted an 80% disability rating under DC 8520. The Veteran's condition also met the criteria for special monthly compensation due to loss of use of one foot.
- Claimed conditions
- Complete left foot drop
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 80%
- Decision date
- October 1, 2019
- Citation
- 19175226
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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