The Board denied the veteran's claims for initial ratings in excess of 10 percent for peripheral neuropathy (PN) of the left and right lower extremities, sciatic nerve.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed mild incomplete paralysis with symptoms of moderate paresthesias and/or dysesthesias, and mild numbness, which did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral neuropathy (PN) of the left lower extremity, sciatic nerve, Peripheral neuropathy (PN) of the right lower extremity, sciatic nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 12, 2021
- Citation
- 21062991
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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