The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial rating greater than 20 percent for complex regional pain syndrome with peripheral neuropathy in the right lower extremity. The evidence did not show moderately severe or complete paralysis of the nerves involved.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms related to her right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy more nearly approximated moderate, incomplete paralysis.

Claimed conditions

complex regional pain syndrome, peripheral neuropathy

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 14, 2025

Citation

A25003040

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