The Veteran's service-connected left and right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy were rated at 20 percent prior to February 4, 2016. Effective February 4, 2016, the Veteran is now entitled to a 40 percent rating for both conditions.,A TDIU was granted effective February 4, 2016.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed that the Veteran's lower extremity diabetic neuropathy caused moderate incomplete paralysis prior to February 4, 2016 and moderately severe incomplete paralysis thereafter. The Board found that a higher rating was not warranted as of February 4, 2016.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Lower Extremity Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Right Lower Extremity Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- May 19, 2022
- Citation
- 22029554
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