The Veteran's lumbosacral sprain and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy were denied increased ratings. The lumbosacral sprain was not rated higher than 20 percent, while the right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathies each received a 20 percent rating effective January 10, 2019.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support finding that the Veteran's lumbosacral sprain or bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy warranted higher ratings based on their severity and functional impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Lumbosacral Sprain, Right Lower Extremity Peripheral Neuropathy (Sciatic Nerve), Left Lower Extremity Peripheral Neuropathy (Sciatic Nerve)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 10, 2021
- Citation
- 21041765
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II is rated at 20 percent, erectile dysfunction is not compensable, and the lower extremity peripheral neuropathies are each rated at 20 percent prior to February 14, 2022, and 40 percent since that date.
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