The Veteran's bilateral upper extremity neuropathy is rated at the highest possible under DC 8512, resulting in a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to December 6, 2012. The Veteran also received increased ratings for his bilateral lower extremities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's bilateral upper extremity neuropathy was rated under DC 8512 due to the involvement of multiple nerves and provided a higher rating than available under other relevant codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral Neuropathy of Bilateral Lower Extremities, Peripheral Neuropathy of Right Upper Extremity, Peripheral Neuropathy of Left Upper Extremity
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- August 27, 2020
- Citation
- 20056795
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- Partly granted
The Board has readjudicated the claims for service connection for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss disability, cervical spine disability, skin disability, and peripheral neuropathy of both upper extremities. The decision is mixed as some issues are granted while others are remanded.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various conditions, including right and left knee disabilities, neurological condition, peripheral neuropathies, and skin cancer. The appeals are pending due to conflicting evidence regarding the onset and continuity of symptoms.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, finding that these conditions are related to injuries sustained during active duty.
- Denied
The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board denied a higher rating.,The Veteran was granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.
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