The Board denied higher initial disability ratings in excess of 40 percent for left and right lower extremity diabetic neuropathy from September 25, 2007.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support findings of complete paralysis of the sciatic nerve or muscular atrophy during the initial rating period on appeal.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Lower Extremity Diabetic Neuropathy, Right Lower Extremity Diabetic Neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 2, 2023
- Citation
- 23006975
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