The veteran's diabetes mellitus is rated at 40 percent, and his service-connected neuropathies are all rated at the maximum allowable under VA rating criteria. The veteran has been found to be unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The veteran's diabetes mellitus meets the schedular requirements for a 40 percent evaluation based on its severity and impact on daily life, including weight gain and neuropathic symptoms in both upper extremities and lower limbs. The maximum ratings are assigned as they meet or exceed the criteria set forth in VA rating schedules.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus, neuropathy of the left hand, neuropathy of the right hand, neuropathy of the left foot, neuropathy of the right foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- January 10, 2000
- Citation
- 0000654
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