Denied
The Board denied an initial increased rating in excess of 10 percent for both left and right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy as the evidence did not support moderate incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve group.
The deciding factor: The January 2024 VA examination report showed mild incomplete paralysis, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 28, 2025
- Citation
- A25102727
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