The Veteran's right upper extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record.
The deciding factor: The disability is primarily manifested by mild incomplete paralysis of the median nerve, with no symptoms representing severe incomplete or complete paralysis. The reduction in reflexes and sensation are categorized as decreased rather than absent.
- Claimed conditions
- right upper extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 17, 2019
- Citation
- 19179331
What this means for you
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What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The appeal for service connection for an anxiety disorder was dismissed, and the appeals for service connection for Parkinson's disease, a respiratory condition (COPD), a heart disability (coronary artery disease), rhinitis, diabetes mellitus, type II (diabetes), right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and right upper extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy were remanded for further development.
- Granted
The Board granted an effective date of June 1, 2016, for the award of service connection for diabetic peripheral neuropathy in all extremities.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for multiple disabilities, including various musculoskeletal conditions and mental health disorders.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II (DMII), hypertension, peripheral vascular disease, bilateral diabetic retinopathy, and bilateral upper and lower diabetic peripheral neuropathy due to insufficient evidence regarding toxic exposures during military service.
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