The Veteran's initial rating for left upper extremity diabetic neuropathy was denied as it did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.,For the initial rating period from July 30, 2016 to January 2022, the Veteran's left lower and right lower extremity diabetic neuropathies were each rated at 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's diabetic neuropathy met or approximated the criteria for a higher disability rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Upper Extremity Diabetic Neuropathy, Left Lower Extremity Diabetic Neuropathy, Right Lower Extremity Diabetic Neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- May 4, 2023
- Citation
- 23025871
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