The Board granted separate initial evaluations of 10 to 20 percent for various peripheral neuropathies in the veteran's lower extremities, effective March 14, 2016.
The deciding factor: Based on moderate incomplete paralysis of the nerves involved, the Board found that higher ratings were warranted.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral neuropathy (RLE sciatic nerve), Peripheral neuropathy (LLE sciatic nerve), Peripheral neuropathy (RLE musculocutaneous nerve), Peripheral neuropathy (LLE musculocutaneous nerve), Peripheral neuropathy (RLE anterior tibial nerve), Peripheral neuropathy (LLE anterior tibial nerve), Peripheral neuropathy (RLE posterior tibial nerve), Peripheral neuropathy (LLE posterior tibial nerve), Peripheral neuropathy (RLE femoral nerve), Peripheral neuropathy (LLE femoral nerve)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25052682
Veterans Law Judge
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Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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