The veteran's diabetic neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities is currently rated at 10% each, but no higher. The veteran's bilateral diabetic retinopathy has a noncompensable rating.,For the period prior to December 19, 2005, the residuals of an old healed fracture of the left fibular of the left ankle are rated as 10%. For the period beginning December 19, 2005, the disability is rated at 20%.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected conditions did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on their current manifestations.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetic Neuropathy, Bilateral Diabetic Retinopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 23, 2007
- Citation
- 0701873
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, ischemic heart disease, diabetic neuropathy, prostate cancer residuals, bilateral diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities (sciatic), and diabetes mellitus Type 2, combine to result in physical or mental impairment that renders him so helpless as to require regular aid and attendance of another person. However, the need for aid and attendance must be determined without considering nonservice-connected disabilities.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's disability ratings for diabetic neuropathy and hypertension were restored to their previous levels effective November 1, 2025.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for Type II diabetes mellitus and bilateral diabetic retinopathy, both presumed to be caused by exposure to herbicide agents during the Veteran's service in Thailand. The claim for a heart condition was remanded for further development.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's service-connected diabetic neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities involving the femoral nerve was denied evaluations in excess of 20 percent on or after April 13, 2022.
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