The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity (femoral nerve) was granted with a 20% rating effective from April 10, 2018. The Veteran also received TDIU benefits from October 16, 2015 to March 12, 2018 due to his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported the finding of moderate incomplete paralysis of the femoral nerve after April 10, 2018 and total occupational impairment during the period from October 16, 2015 to March 12, 2018.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity (femoral nerve), PTSD, Nephrolithiasis, Diabetes mellitus, Tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 24, 2019
- Citation
- 19180859
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What this means for you
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