The Board granted separate ratings of 20 percent for right and left lower peripheral neuropathy of the deep peroneal nerve effective May 26, 2015, but denied increased ratings in excess of 20 percent for right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic nerve.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms were most closely approximated to moderate incomplete paralysis, warranting a 20 percent rating; separate ratings for deep peroneal nerve involvement were warranted due to severe loss of sensation.

Claimed conditions

right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic nerve, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic nerve, right lower peripheral neuropathy of the left deep peroneal nerve, left lower peripheral neuropathy of the left deep peroneal nerve

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

December 9, 2025

Citation

25014724

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