The Board granted an earlier effective date of February 17, 2021, for the award of increased disability ratings of 20 percent for peripheral neuropathy in both lower extremities but denied increased ratings and other claims.
The deciding factor: The increase in disability was factually ascertainable within one year prior to the Veteran's intent to file a claim on February 17, 2021.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral neuropathy, right lower, Peripheral neuropathy, left lower, Diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 29, 2025
- Citation
- A25039049
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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