The Veteran's service-connected right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, prior to January 13, 2010, is rated at 20 percent. From January 13, 2010, the rating remains at 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner diagnosed peripheral neuropathy that was mild to moderate in severity from January 13, 2010 onwards.
- Claimed conditions
- Right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, Type II diabetes mellitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- August 14, 2012
- Citation
- 1228040
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- Granted
The rating reduction from 20 percent to 10 percent for the service-connected right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy was improper, and restoration of the 20 percent rating is granted. The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for the right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is denied.
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