Granted
The Board granted an initial 50 percent rating for peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity and a 40 percent rating for the left, as well as special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed severe incomplete paralysis in both upper extremities, warranting higher ratings under DC 8514.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral neuropathy of the right (major) upper extremity, Peripheral neuropathy of the left (minor) upper extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- December 18, 2025
- Citation
- A25109409
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