The Veteran's left leg numbness disability is rated at 20 percent, the maximum rating available under the applicable VA Rating Schedule. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left leg numbness disability has been consistently described as moderate in severity throughout the appeal period and does not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on the current diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Left leg numbness
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- August 12, 2022
- Citation
- 22045985
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