For the period from February 1, 2014 forward, a higher rating for left leg weakness is denied.,For the period from February 1, 2014 to January 3, 2020, a higher rating for left hand weakness is denied. From January 3, 2020 forward, a higher rating for left hand weakness is also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show severe impairment of the left lower extremity, which would warrant a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5311.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Leg Weakness, Left Hand Weakness, Thrombosis, Cerebral Infarction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 26, 2021
- Citation
- 21004112
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