The Veteran's initial claim for left lower extremity gastrocnemius deformity was denied. The Board found that the disability warranted a rating of 10% prior to April 13, 2017 and 30% as of April 13, 2017.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left lower extremity gastrocnemius deformity was rated at 10% due to moderate impairment. As of April 13, 2017, the disability warranted a higher rating of 30% as it manifested severe impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- left lower extremity gastrocnemius equinus deformity, left lower extremity posterior tibial nerve paralysis, left lower extremity musculocutaneous (superficial peroneal) nerve paralysis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 12, 2022
- Citation
- 22057296
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