The Board denied increased ratings for neuritis of the left and right lower extremities, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not warrant a rating in excess of the currently assigned 20 percent and 10 percent, respectively.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed mild to moderate symptoms of pain, paresthesias, and numbness for both lower extremities, with no evidence of muscle atrophy or tropic changes. The disability ratings were based on the severity of these symptoms as per the Rating Schedule.
- Claimed conditions
- Neuritis of the left lower extremity, Neuritis 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 15, 2020
- Citation
- 20060465
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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