The veteran's claims for increased ratings for neuropathy of the right and left hands were denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations found that the veteran's neuropathy was only moderately incomplete, with no atrophy or significant loss of motor strength. The current ratings accurately reflect the severity of his condition.
- Claimed conditions
- neuropathy of the right (major) hand, neuropathy of the left hand
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 23, 2008
- Citation
- 0813296
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.
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