The Veteran's right and left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic nerve disabilities are each rated at 10 percent prior to September 11, 2019 and increased to 40 percent thereafter. The Veteran's Dengue fever residuals including cervical and inguinal area ancillary lymphadenopathy remain noncompensable.,The Veteran's right and left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic nerve disabilities are each rated at 10 percent prior to September 11, 2019 and increased to 40 percent thereafter. The Veteran's Dengue fever residuals including cervical and inguinal area ancillary lymphadenopathy remain noncompensable.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a finding of at least moderate or severe incomplete paralysis for the right and left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic nerve disabilities, which are rated based on the severity of incomplete paralysis. The Veteran's symptoms were marked by significant but not severe impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy (sciatic nerve), Left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy (sciatic nerve), Dengue fever residuals including cervical and inguinal area ancillary lymphadenopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 7, 2022
- Citation
- 22038910
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