The Veteran's bilateral neuropathy of the lower extremities is rated at 40 percent, effective February 16, 2017. Service connection for a heart disability (including chest pain and heart murmur) is granted as part of the claim for increase on neuropathy of the lumbar spine.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's radiculopathy of both lower extremities was found to be at least moderately severe, warranting a 40 percent rating. Service connection for his heart disability (including chest pain and heart murmur) is granted as part of the claim for increase on neuropathy of the lumbar spine.
- Claimed conditions
- neuropathy of the right lower extremity, neuropathy of the left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- June 4, 2018
- Citation
- 1829428
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that VA examinations are required to determine if the Veteran's disabilities, including diabetes and neuropathy of various extremities, are at least as likely as not related to hazardous exposures during service. The issues of service connection for glaucoma secondary to diabetes are also remanded due to their inextricability with other claims.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, but has remanded the issues regarding a right foot disability (other than neuropathy) and a left foot disability (other than neuropathy).
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that there was a pre-decisional duty to assist error and remanded the cases for further development.
- Denied
The Veteran's neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities is not service connected as it is not related to his active duty or a service-connected condition.
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