The Board denied an evaluation in excess of 40 percent for right and left lower extremity neuropathy.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's neuropathy symptomatology more nearly approximated moderately severe incomplete paralysis, which did not warrant a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- right lower extremity (RLE) neuropathy, left lower extremity (LLE) neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- June 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25055765
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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- Remanded (sent back)
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