The Veteran's right and left upper extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy have been rated improperly, and the ratings are restored.,The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy has been rated appropriately.
The deciding factor: The reduction in disability ratings for the Veteran's diabetic peripheral neuropathy was not based on sustained material improvement under ordinary conditions of life.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 27, 2024
- Citation
- 24009462
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What this means for you
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The Board has granted effective dates of August 28, 2006 for the award of service connection for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities. The decision is based on evidence that was not previously considered due to misfiled documents and lay statements.
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