The Veteran's claim for an increased rating higher than 40 percent for complex regional pain syndrome with paralysis of the right lower extremity has been denied.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating higher than 10 percent for a back disability has also been denied.

The deciding factor: The preponderance of evidence is against the Veteran’s claims for increased ratings, as her impairment is primarily manifest by sensory disturbance in the right lower extremity, some trophic changes, severe pain in the right lower extremity, and moderately severe to severe incomplete paralysis of the right lower extremity nerve groups. The neurological impairment in the entire right lower extremity, including in the moderate incomplete paralysis in the right external popliteal (common peroneal nerve), severe incomplete paralysis in the anterior tibial nerve, severe incomplete paralysis in the internal popliteal (tibial) nerve, and severe incomplete paralysis in the posterior tibial nerve, are considered by the 40 percent rating assigned under Diagnostic Code 8520.

Claimed conditions

{"condition_name":"Complex Regional Pain Syndrome with Paralysis of the Right Lower Extremity"}, {"condition_name":"Lumbar Strain and Residuals, Status Post Spinal Implantation of Dorsal Column Stimulator (Back Disability)"}

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

40%

Decision date

December 6, 2019

Citation

19191836

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