The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is rated at 20 percent, and the rating for peripheral neuropathy of both upper extremities prior to June 10, 2016 is granted at 40 percent and 30 percent respectively. The ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities are denied.,The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity (major) was rated at 40 percent prior to June 10, 2016, and at 30 percent for the left upper extremity. The ratings for both upper extremities were denied higher than these levels.,The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity (sciatic nerve) was rated at 20 percent prior to December 4, 2019, and denied a higher rating. Similarly, the left lower extremity (sciatic nerve) was also denied a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus required regulation of activities or any other specific treatment beyond what is already provided by his current 20 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Peripheral Neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 2, 2023
- Citation
- 23006800
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