The Veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity and right upper extremity are currently rated at 50% and 40%, respectively, effective October 18, 2006. The current ratings adequately compensate for his disability.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity and right upper extremity are manifested by severe incomplete paralysis (50% and 40%, respectively) as of October 18, 2006.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral Neuropathy of Left Upper Extremity, Peripheral Neuropathy of Right Upper Extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- February 17, 2017
- Citation
- 1704994
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