Partly granted
The Board granted earlier effective dates of January 21, 2003, for the award of service connection for diabetic peripheral neuropathy in both upper extremities and denied higher disability ratings.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on new and material evidence received within the appeal period that showed symptoms prior to October 12, 2011.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity, diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- March 14, 2025
- Citation
- 25003592
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