The Board granted a disability rating of 40 percent for the Veteran's left hand peripheral neuropathy and 30 percent for his right hand peripheral neuropathy, effective February 9, 2024.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed moderate incomplete paralysis in both upper extremities, warranting the increased ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral neuropathy of the left hand, Peripheral neuropathy of the right hand
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- March 26, 2025
- Citation
- A25028250
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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