The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, specifically the femoral nerve, is now rated at 40 percent effective February 16, 2023.
The deciding factor: The VA examination revealed that the Veteran's left and right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the femoral nerve has resulted in severe incomplete paralysis from this date forward.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus Type II, Left Sciatic Nerve Diabetic Neuropathy, Right Sciatic Nerve Diabetic Neuropathy, Left Lower Extremity Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Femoral Nerve, Right Lower Extremity Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Femoral Nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- September 6, 2023
- Citation
- 23049041
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