The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities are denied.,The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for their service-connected right ankle disability is denied, as well as a prior to March 10, 2022.
The deciding factor: There is no evidence linking the diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities to active service. The Veteran's STRs do not show any complaints or treatment for these conditions during their periods of service in the National Guard and Army Reserve.,The Veteran's ankle disabilities are currently rated based on moderate limitation of motion, but there is no evidence linking these disabilities to active service.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 19, 2022
- Citation
- 22058830
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