Partly granted
The Board granted a rating of 20 percent for diabetic peripheral neuropathy in both the left and right lower extremities, effective August 15, 2021.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's condition was found to be moderate throughout the period on appeal, warranting a 20 percent rating under DC 8520.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetic peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity, Diabetic peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25104651
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