The Veteran's disability ratings for right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy were restored to 10% effective July 28, 2017. The Veteran was also granted TDIU prior to March 30, 2017.
The deciding factor: The reduction of the disability ratings was improper due to procedural violations and has been voided ab initio. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.
- Claimed conditions
- right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy of the femoral nerve, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy of the femoral nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 23, 2020
- Citation
- 20020782
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates were dismissed as he withdrew his claims prior to the Board hearing.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates were dismissed as he withdrew his claims prior to the Board hearing.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates were dismissed as he withdrew his claims prior to the Board hearing.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates were dismissed as he withdrew his claims prior to the Board hearing.
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