The Board granted an initial rating of 20 percent for left and right lower extremity neuropathy as secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II prior to November 19, 2021, but denied a higher rating for hypothyroidism.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms were found to be moderate incomplete paralysis, warranting a 20 percent rating. The evidence did not support a higher rating or an earlier effective date for service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- left lower extremity neuropathy, right lower extremity neuropathy, hypothyroidism
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 18, 2025
- Citation
- A25053642
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.
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