The Veteran's initial ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the femoral nerves of both lower extremities were granted at 20% prior to December 2, 2019, and increased to 30% thereafter. The Board also found that the Veteran was in need of regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities and granted SMC based on this.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy resulted in moderate incomplete paralysis prior to December 2, 2019, and severe incomplete paralysis from then onwards. The Board found that the evidence supported these ratings as there was no complete paralysis of the quadriceps extensor muscles at any point during the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral neuropathy of the femoral nerve of the right lower extremity, Peripheral neuropathy of the femoral nerve of the left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 14, 2022
- Citation
- 22057926
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board granted an effective earlier date of September 13, 2012 for the award of service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the femoral nerve of both lower extremities.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and allergic rhinitis, and assigned ratings of 30 percent for peripheral neuropathy of the radial nerve of the right (dominant) upper extremity, 20 percent for peripheral neuropathy of the median nerve of the left (non-dominant) upper extremity, and 20 percent for peripheral neuropathy of the femoral nerve of both lower extremities. The claims for earlier effective dates were denied.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for a TDIU from October 6, 2020 is granted. The Board also remanded the claims of higher ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the femoral nerves in both lower extremities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the overlap of symptoms between radiculopathy and neuropathy, as well as unclear diagnoses.
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