The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity, was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show moderate incomplete paralysis of the external popliteal (common peroneal) nerve, warranting a higher rating under DC 8521. For TDIU, the Veteran's claim was granted from November 20, 2013, based on his service-connected disabilities precluding him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show moderate incomplete paralysis of the external popliteal (common peroneal) nerve, warranting a higher rating under DC 8521. The Veteran's TDIU claim was granted based on his service-connected disabilities precluding him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 23, 2019
- Citation
- 19196073
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