The Board denied the appeals for increased ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy, left and right lower extremities, as the evidence did not support a higher rating than that already assigned.
The deciding factor: The severity of the Veteran's symptoms was found to be no worse than mild or moderate during the relevant periods, which did not warrant a higher disability rating under the applicable criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetic peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity, Diabetic peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 18, 2024
- Citation
- 24002647
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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