The Board granted ratings of 30 percent for right and left femoral neuropathy, 40 percent for right and left sciatic and external popliteal (common peroneal) neuropathy, and 30 percent for bilateral pes planus. The appeal was denied for increased ratings on the knees and instability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's conditions were found to be moderately severe incomplete paralysis of the femoral nerve and sciatic nerve, with no evidence of complete paralysis or other severe symptoms that would warrant higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- right femoral neuropathy, left femoral neuropathy, right sciatic and external popliteal (common peroneal) neuropathy, left sciatic and external popliteal (common peroneal) neuropathy, bilateral pes planus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 1, 2024
- Citation
- A24071243
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.
What you can do next
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