The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetic neuropathy of the left and right upper extremities, as well as peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, have been denied.,The Veteran is currently rated at 90% combined disability rating due to his service-connected conditions.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show moderate incomplete paralysis for any condition, which would warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetic Neuropathy of Left Upper Extremity, Diabetic Neuropathy of Right Upper Extremity, Peripheral Neuropathy of Left Lower Extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- August 2, 2019
- Citation
- 19160183
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