The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for radiculopathy and diabetic peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities, as the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the current level of impairment.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not establish that the Veteran's conditions manifested at a level greater than mild incomplete paralysis, which is already rated at 20 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- Radiculopathy and diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, Radiculopathy and diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 19, 2025
- Citation
- A25025545
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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