The Board has restored a 10 percent rating for left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, external cutaneous nerve and granted special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities include PTSD, bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathies, tinnitus, and a noncompensable rating for right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, external cutaneous nerve. The Board found that the Veteran requires regular aid and assistance due to his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed actual improvement in the Veteran's left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, external cutaneous nerve, which warranted restoration of a 10 percent rating effective November 1, 2021. The Board also found that the Veteran requires regular aid and assistance due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, external cutaneous nerve, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, sciatic nerve, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, anterior crural (femoral) nerve, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, anterior crural (femoral) nerve, PTSD, tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 2, 2021
- Citation
- A21019212
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