The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral lower extremity nerve conditions, femoral nerve, as the evidence showed mild incomplete paralysis and did not support a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examination found only mild constant and intermittent pain with normal reflexes, sensory exams, and muscle strength testing. There was no evidence of trophic changes or other significant symptoms to warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- right lower extremity nerve condition, femoral nerve, left lower extremity nerve condition, femoral nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 28, 2025
- Citation
- A25028900
What this means for you
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