The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's peripheral neuropathies of the radial and sciatic nerves in both upper and lower extremities, finding that the current evaluations accurately reflect the severity of his conditions.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating as it showed mild to moderate incomplete paralysis without significant functional impairment or other severe symptoms.

Claimed conditions

Peripheral neuropathy of the radial nerve of the right upper extremity, Peripheral neuropathy of the radial nerve of the left upper extremity, Peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic nerve of the right lower extremity, Peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic nerve of the left lower extremity

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 20, 2025

Citation

25002463

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