The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for myofascial pain of the paraspinal muscles of the neck is denied.,The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for peripheral neuropathy of left lower extremity associated with diabetes mellitus prior to May 10, 2011 is denied.,The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 40 percent for peripheral neuropathy of left lower extremity associated with diabetes mellitus is denied.
The deciding factor: The degree of additional limitation reflected by the statements that his neck pain flares 2-3 times per week would not result in limitation of motion more nearly approximating forward flexion of the cervical spine to 15 degrees or less; or favorable ankylosis of the entire cervical spine.,The Veteran does not have any other neurological abnormality associated with his spine disability, and there is no evidence showing the Veteran has neurological impairment associated with any other peripheral nerves that have not already been service-connected.,No muscle atrophy was noted at any point. Therefore, a 60 percent rating is not warranted.
- Claimed conditions
- Myofascial pain of the paraspinal muscles of the neck, Peripheral neuropathy of left lower extremity associated with diabetes mellitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 20, 2021
- Citation
- 21064553
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