The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for left and right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy were denied as the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 30 percent or 40 percent, respectively.,Higher ratings for sciatic nerve peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities were granted at 40 percent each.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence indicated that the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes, including those related to incomplete paralysis.,The VA examiner found the Veteran’s symptoms manifested to a level of moderately severe incomplete paralysis, warranting a 40 percent disability rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral Neuropathy of the Left Upper Extremity, Peripheral Neuropathy of the Right Upper Extremity, Sciatic Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy of the Left Lower Extremity, Sciatic Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy of the Right Lower Extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 11, 2020
- Citation
- 20059887
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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