The Veteran's service-connected left and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, diabetes mellitus, PTSD, and residuals of a left thumb fracture are all rated at the lowest possible levels due to their mild nature.,The Veteran does not meet the criteria for higher ratings as his conditions do not warrant more severe evaluations based on severity or additional symptoms.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran's service-connected conditions, including peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities, diabetes mellitus, PTSD, and residuals of a left thumb fracture, are all rated at their lowest possible levels due to their mild nature.
- Claimed conditions
- Left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, Right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, Diabetes mellitus, Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Residuals of a left thumb fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 17, 2019
- Citation
- 19172177
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of ambulance travel expenses incurred on June 17, 2025 due to an emergency heart attack. The ambulance service was provided by a volunteer organization and later intercepted by a higher-tier EMT company.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for increased rating and earlier effective date for PTSD have been dismissed due to her withdrawal of the appeal.
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