The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left upper extremities were denied as they did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,Service connection was granted for coronary artery disease and residuals of a stroke, but effective dates earlier than August 26, 2015, or August 26, 2016, respectively, are not warranted due to procedural issues.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy did not meet the criteria for higher ratings as it was only manifested by mild incomplete paralysis of the median nerve in both upper extremities.,Service connection was granted based on a liberalizing law and effective dates were assigned one year prior to the date of claim. The Veteran did not file an informal or formal claim before these dates, nor had he been denied service connection for coronary artery disease between specific dates.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity, Peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 2, 2019
- Citation
- A19001677
What this means for you
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