Denied
The Board denied increased ratings for peripheral neuropathy and remanded claims related to eye conditions and TDIU.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding of severe incomplete paralysis or complete paralysis, which are required for higher ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity, sciatic nerve, Peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity, sciatic nerve, Peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity, femoral nerve, Peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity, femoral nerve, Bilateral eye diabetic retinopathy, Cataracts, Dry eye syndrome, Pseudophakia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25088335
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