The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and allergic rhinitis, and assigned ratings of 30 percent for peripheral neuropathy of the radial nerve of the right (dominant) upper extremity, 20 percent for peripheral neuropathy of the median nerve of the left (non-dominant) upper extremity, and 20 percent for peripheral neuropathy of the femoral nerve of both lower extremities. The claims for earlier effective dates were denied.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence showing that the Veteran's symptoms met the criteria for the assigned ratings as of January 30, 2025, and there was no competent or credible evidence to suggest any symptomatology more severe than moderate incomplete paralysis prior to this date.

Claimed conditions

Peripheral neuropathy of the radial nerve of the right (dominant) upper extremity, Peripheral neuropathy of the radial nerve of the left (non-dominant) upper extremity, Peripheral neuropathy of the median nerve of the right (dominant) upper extremity, Peripheral neuropathy of the median nerve of the left (non-dominant) upper extremity, Peripheral neuropathy of the femoral nerve of the right lower extremity, Peripheral neuropathy of the femoral nerve of the left lower extremity, Peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic nerve of the right lower extremity, Peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic nerve of the left lower extremity, Tinnitus, Allergic rhinitis

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 2, 2025

Citation

A25085011

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