The Veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy and sciatic nerve conditions have been granted increased ratings effective April 13, 2022. The right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy is rated at 40 percent, the left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy at 30 percent, the right lower extremity sciatic peripheral neuropathy at 20 percent, and the left lower extremity sciatic peripheral neuropathy at 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported the grant of increased ratings for the Veteran's service-connected conditions based on their current severity as determined by the criteria in the rating schedule.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Upper Extremity Peripheral Neuropathy, Left Upper Extremity Peripheral Neuropathy, Right Lower Extremity Sciatic Peripheral Neuropathy, Left Lower Extremity Sciatic Peripheral Neuropathy, Right Lower Extremity Femoral Peripheral Neuropathy, Left Lower Extremity Femoral Peripheral Neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
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- Decision date
- July 19, 2023
- Citation
- 23039642
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's PTSD, diabetes mellitus type II, and various peripheral neuropathies have been granted increased ratings. Effective August 16, 2023, the Veteran is now eligible for a TDIU rating and DEA benefits.
- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's initial rating for diabetes mellitus, type II was denied as the condition does not require regulation of activities.,The Veteran's initial ratings for left and right lower extremity sciatic peripheral neuropathy were denied as they do not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.
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