The Veteran's diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity warrants a higher 20 percent rating, while his right lower extremity condition does not warrant a higher than 10 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The September 2009 VA examination confirmed mild patchy sensory neuropathy in the left lower extremity, which is sufficient to meet the criteria for a 20 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 8521.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy of the Left Lower Extremity, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy of the Right Lower Extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 12, 2010
- Citation
- 1002012
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