The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy of the femoral nerve, as well as left and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic nerve prior to December 26, 2024, were denied. The Veteran was granted a 30 percent rating from December 26, 2024, for his left and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic nerve.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on the severity of the Veteran's symptoms as they were consistent with mild to moderate incomplete paralysis.
- Claimed conditions
- Left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy of the femoral nerve, Right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy of the femoral nerve, Left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic nerve prior to December 26, 2024, Right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic nerve prior to December 26, 2024
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 3, 2026
- Citation
- A26018644
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Look up the original decision on VA.gov (opens in a new tab) using citation A26018644.
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The Board denied increased ratings for diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy, but granted separate 10 percent disability ratings for left and right lower extremity femoral nerve peripheral neuropathy.
- Partly granted
The Board denied higher ratings for diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy, granted a 20% rating for left and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic nerve, and granted a TDIU from April 21, 2021.
- Denied
- Granted
An effective date of January 7, 2021, is granted for the assignment of a 70 percent rating for PTSD.,Effective dates earlier than June 3, 2021, are denied for all other disabilities on appeal.
Free starter guide for your own claim
Reading this because you were denied or under-rated? Get the plain-English next steps — your appeal options, the deadline that protects you, and how appeals like yours turn out. One email, no spam.
We will only use this to send the guide. No spam, unsubscribe any time. We never sell your information.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.