The Veteran's RLE PVD is rated at 40 percent prior to May 16, 2019 and at 60 percent since then. The Veteran’s RLE peripheral neuropathy (external popliteal nerve) is rated at 20 percent, while his LLE peripheral neuropathy is also rated at 20 percent.,The criteria for higher ratings are not met for any of the conditions.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's RLE PVD did not meet the criteria for a higher rating prior to May 16, 2019 and since then. The Veteran’s RLE peripheral neuropathy (external popliteal nerve) is rated at 20 percent as it does not meet the criteria for more severe ratings.,The evidence does not show severe incomplete paralysis of the external popliteal nerve or complete paralysis of the sciatic nerve, which would warrant higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Lower Extremity Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD), Peripheral Neuropathy (External Popliteal Nerve) of the Right Lower Extremity, Peripheral Neuropathy (Sciatic Nerve) of the Left Lower Extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 7, 2020
- Citation
- 20065127
What this means for you
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