The Veteran's right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy was granted ratings of 20 percent, but no higher, prior to August 21, 2019, and 40 percent, but no higher, from that date onward.,The Veteran’s nephrosclerosis with hypertension is remanded for further evaluation.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the current severity of the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy and hypertension as well as any other relevant factors such as symptoms and treatment records. The issues were decided separately, resulting in a mixed disposition.,Further examination is needed to determine the current severity of the Veteran’s nephrosclerosis with hypertension.
- Claimed conditions
- right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, nephrosclerosis with hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 14, 2020
- Citation
- 20002711
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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