The Veteran's initial disability rating for PAN with left lower extremity mononeuritis multiplex is granted at a 30 percent level. The ratings for right lower extremity mononeuritis multiplex with foot drop and right upper extremity mononeuritis multiplex (prior to December 27, 2021) are denied. The initial rating for PAN with left upper extremity mononeuritis multiplex (prior to December 27, 2021) is granted at a 60 percent level.
The deciding factor: The evidence of record supported the Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating based on her service-connected polyarteritis nodosa with left lower extremity mononeuritis multiplex. The other issues were denied as there was no new evidence or changes in condition that warranted higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Polyarteritis Nodosa (PAN), Left Lower Extremity Mononeuritis Multiplex, Right Lower Extremity Mononeuritis Multiplex with Foot Drop, Right Upper Extremity Mononeuritis Multiplex (prior to December 27, 2021), Left Upper Extremity Mononeuritis Multiplex (prior to December 27, 2021)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 22, 2024
- Citation
- A24077508
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- Denied
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