The Board found that the veteran's service-connected type II diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy of both legs did not meet the criteria for higher ratings, but granted a 40% rating for peripheral neuropathy starting January 25, 2007.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed the veteran required insulin, a restricted diet, and regulation of activities to control his diabetes, but did not indicate episodes of ketoacidosis or hypoglycemic reactions requiring hospitalization. For the peripheral neuropathy, while there were some improvements in symptoms, they did not warrant higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Type II Diabetes Mellitus, Peripheral Neuropathy, Left Leg, Peripheral Neuropathy, Right Leg
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 20, 2008
- Citation
- 0816578
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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