Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher disability ratings and special monthly compensation for diabetic peripheral neuropathy in all four extremities.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran's conditions did not meet the criteria for the higher ratings or special monthly compensation.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetic peripheral neuropathy, right upper extremity, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, left upper extremity, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 15, 2025
- Citation
- A25003749
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