The Board granted increased ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy in the right upper and lower extremities, as well as a higher rating for PTSD, but denied earlier effective dates for service connection of diabetic peripheral neuropathy in the left and right lower extremities.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of the symptoms and their impact on the Veteran's daily life, as supported by medical evidence.

Claimed conditions

diabetic peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity, femoral nerve, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity, femoral nerve, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity, sciatic nerve, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity, sciatic nerve, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, right upper extremity, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, left upper extremity, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 3, 2025

Citation

A25085661

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