The Board denied an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for left leg neuropathy, finding the evidence did not support a moderate level of incomplete paralysis.
The deciding factor: The examiners consistently found 'mild' incomplete paralysis and no other significant symptoms to warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- left leg neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 4, 2023
- Citation
- 23000354
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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