Partly granted
The Board granted a disability rating of 30 percent for the Veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities and an earlier effective date for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The severity of the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy was found to be severe incomplete paralysis, warranting a 30 percent rating. The effective date for SMC was granted as it was submitted by the Veteran on January 29, 2024.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity (paralysis of the external popliteal nerve), Peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity (paralysis of the external popliteal nerve), Arteriosclerosis obliterans (peripheral vascular disease) of the right lower extremity, Arteriosclerosis obliterans (peripheral vascular disease) of the left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 22, 2025
- Citation
- A25091377
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