The Veteran's right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is currently rated at 20 percent, but the Board finds that this rating is not warranted based on his symptoms and examination findings.,For left knee osteoarthritis, the current 10 percent rating is maintained as there is no evidence of more severe impairment.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy was rated at 20 percent due to moderate incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve. However, his symptoms were consistent and did not meet criteria for a higher rating.,For left knee osteoarthritis, the current 10 percent rating is maintained as there is no evidence of more severe impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Lower Extremity Peripheral Neuropathy, Left Knee Osteoarthritis, Right Knee Tricompartmental Osteoarthritis (prior to May 5, 2021), Right Knee Tricompartmental Osteoarthritis (since May 5, 2021)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 24, 2022
- Citation
- 22017346
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- Granted
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including right knee disability, bilateral hearing loss, left knee osteoarthritis, and tinnitus, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU effective February 23, 2024.
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