The Veteran's PVD of the LLE, right leg amputations, and loss of use of both feet are rated at their highest levels effective January 16, 2017. SMC is granted at level (r)(1).
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s conditions met or approximated the criteria for the highest disability ratings based on his symptoms and functional limitations.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) of the Left Lower Extremity (LLE), Below the Knee Amputation of the Right Leg, Above the Knee Amputation of the Right Leg, Loss of Use of Both Feet
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- March 1, 2021
- Citation
- 21011428
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including Loss of Use of Both Feet with Sciatic and Femoral Nerve Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, have resulted in the permanent loss of use of both feet. The Board has determined that this meets the criteria for financial assistance in purchasing an automobile and adaptive equipment.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for service connection and increased ratings for PVD of the LLE and RLE was denied. The effective dates for these claims were not established as they did not meet the criteria for an earlier effective date.
- Denied
The Board denied higher ratings for PVD of the right and left lower extremities, finding that the evidence did not support a compensable rating prior to June 18, 2011, or a rating in excess of 40 percent since October 21, 2015.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the veteran's multiple sclerosis with loss of use of both feet is due to disease incurred in service, and grants service connection for this condition.
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