The Board granted the veteran's appeal and restored the 40% rating for right lower extremity diabetic neuropathy of the sciatic nerve, the 40% rating for left lower extremity diabetic neuropathy of the sciatic nerve, the 30% rating for right lower extremity diabetic neuropathy of the femoral nerve, and the 30% rating for left lower extremity diabetic neuropathy of the femoral nerve.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not show improvement in the disability that would be maintained under ordinary conditions of life and work, thus the reduction was improper.

Claimed conditions

Right lower extremity diabetic neuropathy of the sciatic nerve, Left lower extremity diabetic neuropathy of the sciatic nerve, Right lower extremity diabetic neuropathy of the femoral nerve, Left lower extremity diabetic neuropathy of the femoral nerve

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 20, 2025

Citation

A25090223

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