The Veteran's upper extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathies are currently rated at 20 percent and 30 percent, respectively. Higher ratings are denied.,The Veteran's lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathies are currently rated at 80 percent each. Higher ratings are denied.
The deciding factor: Higher evaluations for upper extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy were not warranted as the disability was primarily manifested by symptoms such as moderate intermittent pain, paresthesias and/or dysesthesias, and mild numbness.,The Veteran is already in receipt of the maximum schedular rating for his lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathies. The amputation rule limits entitlement to the evaluation already awarded.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetic peripheral neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 12, 2023
- Citation
- 23038514
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