The Veteran's right and left upper extremity diabetic neuropathy have been rated at 10 percent each, effective February 27, 2017. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating for these conditions.,The Veteran's right lower extremity diabetic neuropathy has been rated at 20 percent, and his left lower extremity diabetic neuropathy has also been rated at 20 percent, effective February 27, 2017. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating for these conditions.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence shows mild to moderate symptoms in all affected limbs, with no findings of more severe disability.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Right Upper Extremity Diabetic Neuropathy","severity_level":"Mild"}, {"condition_name":"Left Upper Extremity Diabetic Neuropathy","severity_level":"Mild"}, {"condition_name":"Right Lower Extremity Diabetic Neuropathy","severity_level":"Moderate"}, {"condition_name":"Left Lower Extremity Diabetic Neuropathy","severity_level":"Moderate"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 30, 2020
- Citation
- A20016305
What this means for you
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