The Board granted a 20 percent rating for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities from September 29, 2022, but denied an increased rating prior to that date.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported moderate functional impairment as of September 29, 2022, warranting a 20 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 8520, while the criteria for higher ratings were not met before that date.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, Diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 7, 2024
- Citation
- A24063613
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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