The Veteran's left and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy have been granted increased ratings of 40 percent each, effective from September 12, 2014, for the left side and June 1, 2016, for the right side. The TDIU rating is also granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed moderate to moderately severe incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve in both lower extremities from September 12, 2014, for the left side and June 1, 2016, for the right side.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Lower Extremity Peripheral Neuropathy (Sciatic Nerve), Right Lower Extremity Peripheral Neuropathy (Sciatic Nerve)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- June 5, 2024
- Citation
- A24029178
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- Granted
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- Granted
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- Denied
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