The Veteran's right and left foot drop disabilities have been rated at 10 percent each, with no more than mild incomplete paralysis. The facial neuropathy has resolved without recurrence or chronic residuals.
The deciding factor: The VA examination findings did not support a higher rating as the Veteran's symptoms were described as sensory in nature and did not indicate muscle atrophy or complete paralysis.
- Claimed conditions
- Guillain Barre Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 17, 2024
- Citation
- A24056910
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Denied
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