The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for left and right upper extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, as well as left and right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, are granted. The initial disability rating assigned is 20 percent for each affected limb.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations indicated that the Veteran had mild to moderate incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve in both upper and lower extremities, which warranted a 20 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Code 8520.
- Claimed conditions
- Left upper extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, Right upper extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, Left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, Right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 25, 2026
- Citation
- A26017120
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- Granted
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- Granted
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- Granted
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