The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating at any point.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed mild to moderate incomplete paralysis, which did not warrant a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral Neuropathy of the Right Upper Extremity, Peripheral Neuropathy of the Left Upper Extremity, Peripheral Neuropathy of the Sciatic Nerve of the Right Lower Extremity, Peripheral Neuropathy of the Sciatic Nerve of the Left Lower Extremity, Peripheral Neuropathy of the Femoral Nerve of the Right Lower Extremity, Peripheral Neuropathy of the Femoral Nerve of the Left Lower Extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 9, 2020
- Citation
- 20072318
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
The veteran's diabetes mellitus, lumbar spine disability, left shoulder disability, hypertension, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities were not found to warrant ratings in excess of those currently assigned.
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