The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection of diabetic peripheral neuropathy in the left upper extremity, bilateral lower extremities have been denied.,Claims for increased ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy in the left lower and right lower extremities were also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show a prior pending claim for service connection of diabetic peripheral neuropathy in the left upper extremity, bilateral lower extremities prior to February 24, 2016, and February 3, 2015, respectively. The Veteran's claims are therefore denied.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 14, 2023
- Citation
- 23002560
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- Granted
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