The Board denied increased ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating from September 28, 2012 to November 20, 2019. From November 21, 2019, the Board found moderately severe incomplete paralysis and denied ratings in excess of 40 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy met or approximated the criteria for a higher rating from September 28, 2012 to November 20, 2019. From November 21, 2019, the Board found moderately severe incomplete paralysis and denied ratings in excess of 40 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetic peripheral neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 10, 2020
- Citation
- 20059687
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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