The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for right leg neuropathy and PTSD have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating than what was currently assigned.
The deciding factor: The symptoms of the Veteran’s conditions were found to be consistent with the current ratings, which are based on the severity of his impairment in motor function, sensory disturbances, muscle atrophy, and mild incomplete paralysis for right leg neuropathy; and occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity for PTSD.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral neuropathy of the right leg, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 19, 2020
- Citation
- 20067540
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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