The Veteran's neuralgia of the left ilio-inguinal nerve with hypesthesia and lymphedema of the left lower extremity is currently rated at 60 percent, but a higher rating is denied.,Initial ratings for his left hip disability are granted: 10 percent for limitation of extension, 30 percent for limitation of flexion, and 20 percent for impairment of the thigh.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's neuralgia of the left ilio-inguinal nerve with hypesthesia and lymphedema of the left lower extremity is currently rated at 60 percent based on persistent edema. The next higher rating requires massive board-like edema with constant pain at rest, which has not been shown by the May 2018 VA examination.,The initial ratings for his left hip disability are granted: 10 percent for limitation of extension, 30 percent for limitation of flexion, and 20 percent for impairment of the thigh.
- Claimed conditions
- Neuralgia of left ilio-inguinal nerve with hypesthesia and lymphedema of left lower extremity, Left hip disability (limitation of extension, flexion, and impairment of the thigh)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 23, 2020
- Citation
- A20017358
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