The Veteran's peroneal compression neuropathy of the right lower extremity with right foot drop was granted a 30 percent disability rating prior to February 13, 2020.
The deciding factor: The evidence demonstrated mild to moderate incomplete paralysis of the anterior tibial (deep peroneal) nerve and mild incomplete paralysis of the posterior tibial nerve, which warranted a 30 percent disability rating under DCs 8523 and 8525 respectively.
- Claimed conditions
- Peroneal compression neuropathy, Right lower extremity peroneal nerve palsy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 15, 2021
- Citation
- 21014796
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- Denied
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- Denied
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