Inflammation of the common peroneal nerve, which may cause pain, numbness, or weakness in the lower leg and foot.
Medical records documenting your diagnosis of common peroneal nerve neuritis are the foundation of a rating. Physical examination findings are especially important: notes showing weakness or loss of foot dorsiflexion, toe extension, or foot abduction, reduced or absent sensation on the top of the foot and toes, or abnormal gait point toward higher levels of incomplete paralysis. Nerve conduction studies or electromyography that measure how well the peroneal nerve is conducting signals can help show the degree of damage. Imaging or operative reports may also document nerve involvement. Because the rating turns on how much function is lost compared with complete paralysis, records that describe exactly which movements are affected and how severely carry the most weight. Your own statements, and statements from people who see you daily, describing how foot weakness or numbness affects walking, standing, working, and routine activities can help show functional impact at each level.
Conditions that are often caused or made worse by this one. If you have any of these, they may be claimable as secondary service connection.
