The veteran's spondylosis of the lumbosacral spine is rated at 40 percent, effective January 1, 2003. The initial rating for type II diabetes mellitus has been granted and assigned a 20 percent rating, effective July 5, 2001. Separate ratings have also been granted for various disabilities associated with the veteran's diabetes mellitus.
The deciding factor: The veteran's spondylosis of the lumbosacral spine is rated at its maximum allowable under VA regulations due to severe limitation of motion.
- Claimed conditions
- spondylosis of the lumbosacral spine, type II diabetes mellitus, diabetic peripheral neuropathy of both feet, peripheral vascular disease of the left leg, superficial femoral disease, status post ileo-femoral embolectomy, residuals of trauma of the lower right tibia/fibula, diabetic retinopathy, impotence
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- September 4, 2003
- Citation
- 0322805
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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