The Board granted increased 20 percent disability ratings for the bilateral lower extremity femoral nerve neuropathy from May 12, 2017, to July 19, 2018; denied disability ratings in excess of 20 percent for the same period; and granted increased 30 percent disability ratings on and after October 17, 2023. For the entire appeal period, a 40 percent disability rating was granted for both lower extremity sciatic nerve neuropathy.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral femoral nerve neuropathy approximated moderate incomplete paralysis from May 12, 2017, to July 19, 2018, and severe incomplete paralysis on and after October 17, 2023. For the entire appeal period, the Board found that the Veteran's sciatic nerve neuropathy approximated moderately severe incomplete paralysis.
- Claimed conditions
- right lower extremity incomplete paralysis of the femoral nerve, left lower extremity incomplete paralysis of the femoral nerve, right lower extremity incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve, left lower extremity incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 19, 2024
- Citation
- 24002993
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
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