The Veteran's right upper extremity neuropathy is now rated at 40 percent, and his left upper extremity neuropathy is rated at 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows moderate incomplete paralysis of the bilateral upper extremities, warranting a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 8513.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Upper Extremity Neuropathy, Left Upper Extremity Neuopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- April 7, 2026
- Citation
- A26031770
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