The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, including symptoms in both the right leg and right foot. The decision is based on a finding that the current diagnosis is related to an injury sustained during service.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows a current diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, which is related to an in-service fall from a loading dock resulting in injury to the right ankle and foot. The Board found the evidence at least in equipoise on whether this condition was caused by the service-connected back disorder or direct trauma to the nerve.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 22, 2023
- Citation
- 23046519
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What this means for you
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