The Board granted a 40 percent rating for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities prior to April 21, 2021, but denied ratings in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and 40 percent for peripheral neuropathy since that date.

The deciding factor: The severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, while the evidence supported a 40 percent rating prior to April 21, 2021.

Claimed conditions

Peripheral vascular disease of the right lower extremity, Peripheral vascular disease of the left lower extremity, Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, Peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, Diabetes mellitus with retinopathy

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 1, 2025

Citation

A25084858

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