The Veteran's left and right leg neuropathy were rated at 10% prior to February 21, 2015. From February 21, 2015 to November 4, 2021, the Veteran was granted a 20% rating for both legs.,The Veteran's left and right leg neuropathy were rated at 10% prior to February 21, 2015. From November 4, 2021, the Veteran's left leg neuropathy is rated at 20%, but his right leg neuropathy remains at 10%. The appeal was remanded for further development.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran had moderate incomplete paralysis of both legs from February 21, 2015 to November 4, 2021.
- Claimed conditions
- Left leg neuropathy, Right leg neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 4, 2022
- Citation
- 22044476
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What this means for you
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