The Board granted separate 20% disability ratings for moderate neuralgia of the left and right lower extremity popliteal nerves (LLE and RLE neuralgia) effective from December 4, 2021.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran had symptoms of moderate LLE and RLE neuralgia separate from his already service-connected severe incomplete paralysis of the external popliteal nerve. The Board found that compensating for both conditions would be impermissible pyramiding.
- Claimed conditions
- Neuralgia, Peripheral Neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 23, 2026
- Citation
- A26038190
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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