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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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a back disorder, high blood pressure, and type II diabetes mellitus due to errors in development of the claim.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for asthma, hypertension with residuals including stroke, DM II, bilateral amputation of all toes, and diabetic neuropathy to obtain VA medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions.,The Board also remanded the claim for ED as it is inextricably intertwined with the DM II claim.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected PTSD prevented him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.,Given the grant of TDIU based on his service-connected PTSD, the Veteran has a single service-connected disability rated as total (PTSD) and additional service-connected disabilities independently ratable at 60 percent or more.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew all appeals regarding his service-connected conditions and related disability ratings, effective as of March 16, 2026.
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