Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for rheumatoid arthritis in all extremities, Sjogren's syndrome, a skin condition, and a thyroid condition. The evaluation for diabetes was denied, but the Veteran received an increased rating of 40 percent for peripheral neuropathy in both lower extremities from May 17, 2018, as well as TDIU.
The deciding factor: The Board granted service connection based on direct and secondary theories, as well as a presumption related to Agent Orange exposure. The increased rating was granted due to moderately severe incomplete paralysis of the peripheral neuropathy in both lower extremities.
- Claimed conditions
- rheumatoid arthritis (right lower extremity), rheumatoid arthritis (left lower extremity), rheumatoid arthritis (right upper extremity), rheumatoid arthritis (left upper extremity), Sjogren's syndrome, skin condition, thyroid condition
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 10, 2025
- Citation
- 25001946
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