The Veteran's right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy involving the sciatic nerve was granted an initial evaluation of 20 percent disabling, but no higher. Other claims for increased ratings were denied.

The deciding factor: The criteria for entitlement to an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent disabling for various conditions have not been met due to the limitations and symptoms present, which do not warrant a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

Claimed conditions

right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy involving the sciatic nerve, left knee degenerative joint disease, left knee instability, left knee meniscal and patellar tendon tear, right knee degenerative joint disease with tendinosis and ganglion cyst, right knee instability, right knee meniscal and patellar tendon tear, left elbow olecranon bursitis (limitation of forearm supination and pronation), left elbow olecranon bursitis (limitation of flexion)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

20%

Decision date

January 30, 2025

Citation

A25008750

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