The Board granted an initial 20 percent rating for peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity but denied a higher rating and any rating in excess of 10 percent for peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's right lower extremity neuropathy was found to be moderately severe, while his left lower extremity neuropathy was only mild.

Claimed conditions

Peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, Peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 22, 2025

Citation

A25091565

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