The Veteran's osteomyelitis of the left foot is granted a 60 percent rating, but no higher. The claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, femoral nerve, is denied.

The deciding factor: The evidence shows frequent episodes of infection and constitutional symptoms for osteomyelitis, warranting a 60 percent rating under DC 5000. For peripheral neuropathy, mild incomplete paralysis was found, not meeting criteria for a higher rating.

Claimed conditions

osteomyelitis, left foot, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, femoral nerve

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

60%

Decision date

November 3, 2025

Citation

A25095254

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