The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy of the femoral nerves prior to March 30, 2016 have been granted.,An earlier effective date for the award of 20 percent ratings for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy (femoral nerves) is denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms and medical findings prior to March 30, 2016 supported a 20 percent rating for peripheral neuropathy of the femoral nerves of the bilateral lower extremities.,There was no evidence of organic changes or other conditions that would warrant higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy of the femoral nerve, Right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy of the femoral nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 15, 2022
- Citation
- 22052682
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What this means for you
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