Denied
The Board denied the veteran's appeal for a higher rating, finding that his left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 30 percent prior to May 12, 2024, and 60 percent from May 12, 2024.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed moderate incomplete paralysis with sensory symptoms primarily affecting the upper, middle, and lower radicular groups, which did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 8513.
- Claimed conditions
- Radiculopathy of the left upper extremity (LUE)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 3, 2025
- Citation
- 25012485
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