The Veteran's service-connected diabetic neuropathy of the right hand is rated at 70 percent, and his service-connected Type II diabetes mellitus is rated at a higher level than initially assigned.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's diabetic neuropathy of the right hand more nearly approximates severe weakness, loss of sensation, and findings of muscular atrophy, warranting a 70 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 8515.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetic neuropathy of the right hand, diabetic neuropathy of the left hand, diabetic neuropathy of the left and right foot
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 19, 2009
- Citation
- 0918625
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, depression, and anxiety), diabetic neuropathy of the left hand, right hand, left lower extremity, and right lower extremity due to in-service herbicide agent exposure. The Regional Office should obtain any outstanding service treatment records, military personnel records, and post-service treatment records for the Veteran's active service.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's service-connected diabetic neuropathy of the right and left feet, as well as diabetes mellitus, are currently rated at 40 percent. The Board finds that these ratings are not in accordance with the evidence presented.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Veteran's appeal involves multiple issues related to his service-connected diabetic neuropathy and Type II diabetes mellitus. The Board previously denied some of these claims based on a less than complete record, but the Veteran has requested a hearing to address these matters.
- Whole decision: Granted
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