The appeal for a higher rating for left lower extremity femoral neuropathy was denied, as the Veteran's condition did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 20 percent. The claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for multinodular goiter with intermittent hyperthyroidism and syncopal episodes associated with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation is remanded.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's left lower extremity femoral neuropathy did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, as it was only moderately incomplete paralyzed. The claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for multinodular goiter with intermittent hyperthyroidism and syncopal episodes associated with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation is remanded due to conflicting evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's symptoms.

Claimed conditions

Left Lower Extremity (LLE) femoral neuropathy, Multinodular goiter with intermittent hyperthyroidism and syncopal episodes associated with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 22, 2025

Citation

25013180

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