The Veteran's RUE and LUE diabetic peripheral neuropathy were evaluated based on the severity of their symptoms from November 30, 2015 to March 20, 2017. From March 21, 2017 onwards, a higher evaluation was granted for both upper extremities.,The Veteran's LLE and RLE diabetic peripheral neuropathy were evaluated based on the severity of their symptoms from November 30, 2015 to August 28, 2016. From August 29, 2016 to March 20, 2017, a higher evaluation was granted for both lower extremities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's diabetic peripheral neuropathy in the upper and lower extremities met the criteria for increased evaluations based on their severity.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetic peripheral neuropathy, right upper extremity (RUE), left upper extremity (LUE)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 7, 2020
- Citation
- 20032349
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