The Board granted earlier effective dates for peripheral neuropathy in the femoral nerves but denied earlier effective dates and higher ratings for other conditions.
The deciding factor: The evidence demonstrated that the Veteran's bilateral femoral neuropathy first manifested prior to the VA's receipt of the March 9, 2017, claim for neuropathy; however, no communication received prior to March 9, 2017, may be interpreted as formal or informal claims of entitlement to service connection for peripheral neuropathy or residuals associated with diabetes mellitus, type 2.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, associated with diabetes mellitus, type 2, Peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, associated with diabetes mellitus, type 2, Peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity, associated with diabetes mellitus, type 2, Peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, associated with diabetes mellitus, type 2, Diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, associated with diabetes mellitus, type 2, Charcot foot (right), Pes planovalgus deformity (left foot), Diabetes mellitus, type 2, with erectile dysfunction, Left foot surgical scars
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25103735
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