The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy affecting the sciatic and femoral nerves has been granted increased ratings of 40 percent for the left lower extremity and 30 percent for the right lower extremity, both effective from September 20, 2017.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence shows that the Veteran's bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy affecting the sciatic nerve has manifested to moderately severe incomplete paralysis beginning September 20, 2017. The femoral nerves have also shown symptoms indicative of severe impairment, warranting a 30 percent evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Lower Extremity Peripheral Neuropathy, Sciatic Nerve, Right Lower Extremity Peripheral Neuropathy, Sciatic Nerve, Left Lower Extremity Peripheral Neuropathy, Femoral Nerve, Right Lower Extremity Peripheral Neuropathy, Femoral Nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- August 2, 2023
- Citation
- 23042333
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