The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy and carpal tunnel syndrome were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating from December 3, 2018 to April 16, 2020.
The deciding factor: The January 2019 VA contract examination indicated moderate incomplete paralysis of the median nerve and normal findings for radial and ulnar nerves. The Board found that these findings did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 11, 2022
- Citation
- A22020496
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