The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, or peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence did not show that the Veteran’s conditions warranted a higher rating based on their severity and functional impact.
- Claimed conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Right Lower Extremity Peripheral Neuropathy, Left Lower Extremity Peripheral Neuropathy, Right Upper Extremity Peripheral Neuropathy, Left Upper Extremity Peripheral Neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 14, 2020
- Citation
- 20003257
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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