The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected gunshot wound to the left leg was denied, but he received a separate compensable rating of 10 percent for paralysis of the external popliteal nerve.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s muscle strength and joint stability were consistently normal throughout the appeal period, precluding a higher rating based on these factors. However, his mild incomplete paralysis of the left external popliteal nerve warranted a separate compensable rating.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a gunshot wound to the left leg, paralysis of the left external popliteal nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 8, 2021
- Citation
- 21007059
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- Remanded (sent back)
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