The Veteran's right and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy disabilities are granted with ratings of 40% and 30%, respectively, effective February 4, 2019.,Effective February 4, 2019, the Veteran is granted eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) under 38 U.S.C. chapter 35.
The deciding factor: The evidence of record is at least in approximate balance as to whether the Veteran's right and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy disabilities resulted in moderate incomplete paralysis, warranting a 40% and 30% disability rating, respectively.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Upper Extremity Peripheral Neuropathy, Left Upper Extremity Peripheral Neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- April 30, 2026
- Citation
- A26040475
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