The Board has granted earlier effective dates of March 30, 2021, for the evaluations of left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, left lower femoral nerve, left upper extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy (non-dominant), and right lower femoral nerve.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the March 2021 intent to file was intended for use in filing a VA Form 21-526EZ, which led to the February 4, 2022 rating decision. The effective date of March 30, 2021, is granted as it aligns with the submission of the complete application within one year of the intent to file.
- Claimed conditions
- left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, left lower femoral nerve, left upper extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy (non-dominant), right lower femoral nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- October 7, 2024
- Citation
- A24063717
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