The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for peripheral neuropathy and diabetes mellitus Type II were denied. The Veteran was previously rated at 30 percent for both conditions, but the Board found that his symptoms did not warrant a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed moderate incomplete paralysis of the left and right lower extremity due to peripheral neuropathy, which is rated as 30 percent disabling under Diagnostic Code 8521. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus Type II was rated at 20 percent based on the need for insulin injections more than once per day.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral neuropathy left lower extremity, Peripheral neuropathy right lower extremity, Diabetes mellitus Type II
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 17, 2023
- Citation
- 23002710
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Denied
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