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
Veterans Law Judge
Decisions by this judge: 878 · Granted: 36% (granted or partly granted, in the vetted decisions on this site)
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the issues of earlier effective dates for various conditions associated with herbicide exposure, including squamous cell lung cancer and coronary artery disease, as well as peripheral neuropathy in multiple extremities.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his orthopedic conditions and diabetes mellitus, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his knee and foot conditions, have impacted his ability to work. The Board finds that additional development is necessary due to the need for an examination considering the occupational limitations caused by these disabilities during the appeal period.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings in excess of 10 percent for peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities and femoral nerves have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of all open appeals.
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