The Board granted a 60 percent disability rating for chronic kidney disease, and granted ratings of 30 percent, 20 percent, and 20 percent for right upper extremity neuropathy of the radial nerve, left lower extremity neuropathy of the sciatic nerve, and right lower extremity neuropathy of the sciatic nerve, respectively.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms were primarily manifested by moderate incomplete paralysis during the entire appeal period, which warranted a 30 percent rating for the dominant upper extremity and 20 percent ratings for both lower extremities. The chronic kidney disease met the criteria for a 60 percent rating based on GFR readings.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic kidney disease, Right upper extremity neuropathy of the radial nerve, Left upper extremity neuropathy of the radial nerve, Left lower extremity neuropathy of the sciatic nerve, Right lower extremity neuropathy of the sciatic nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25033414
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.
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